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Manufacturing · Roseville, MI

Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP ranks #2,036 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty24% serious
$91,500
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#2,036
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP in Roseville, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $91,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 45 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,036 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kronospan LLC in Eastaboga, AL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $91,438 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
24.4%
of violations were serious
#2,036
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP runs far above peers (5.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$91,500 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($91,500) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $91,500 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAY INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32AHLSTROM-MUNKSJO, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11THE WESTERN SUGAR CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25MIDWEST ELASTOMERS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16EVERYWARE GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14CLARION SINTERED MET…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40QUEST NUTRITION LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16LIGHT METALS COLORIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20HARBEC INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ROBBINS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5PROFILE FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8OHIO MULCH SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34LION RAISINS, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17SPEYSIDE BOURBON STA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14BP WHITING REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2CATERPILLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3SMITHFIELD FOODS NORTH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45DIXIEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15WILLIAMSTOWN FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14Sodecia Automotive D…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 45
Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 45 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP ranks #1,069 at $91,500 current penalty.

How Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP Compares

Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP's 7.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2020-02-24

Last Inspection

2024-12-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $15,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

24.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

15

Repeat

33.3% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

42.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$180,600

Current Penalty Amount

$91,500

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $89,100 from the initial assessment of $180,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 45 8.0
Total Penalty $91,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($91,500 here).

Thatcher Company, INC. $91,500 UT Magnaflex Industries, INC. $91,500 KY Kronospan LLC $91,438 AL The HC Companies, INC. $91,575 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Jay Industries, INC. 6 insp. Mansfield, OH Ahlstrom-Munksjo 6 insp. Kaukauna, WI The Western Sugar Cooperative 6 insp. Lovell, WY Midwest Elastomers, INC. 6 insp. Wapakoneta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Thatcher Company, INC.
Salt Lake City, UT
5 inspections $91,500
Magnaflex Industries, INC.
Mount Sterling, KY
3 inspections $91,500
Kronospan LLC
Eastaboga, AL
7 inspections $91,438
The HC Companies, INC.
Sparks, NV
15 inspections $91,575
Abc Coke-Division of Drummond Company
Tarrant, AL
3 inspections $91,400

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What to do with this record

Use Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 6 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP have? ▼
Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 15 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $91,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP had? ▼
Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-24 and the most recent on 2024-12-05. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP? ▼
Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP has been assessed $91,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $180,600 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP has 11 serious violations, and 15 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP operate in? ▼
Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP ranks #2,036 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sodecia Automotive Detroit CORP's total OSHA penalty of $91,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kronospan LLC in Eastaboga, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $91,438 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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