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Manufacturing · Lake Orion, MI

Sodecia USA Automotive CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sodecia USA Automotive CORP ranks #3,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty42% serious
$65,650
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sodecia USA Automotive CORP in Lake Orion, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $65,650. 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 USA Automotive CORP 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Delta Star, INC. in San Carlos, CA is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $65,590 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#3,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sodecia USA Automotive CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sodecia USA Automotive CORP runs well above peers (4.2x 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

$65,650 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($65,650) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $65,650 $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 USA Automotive CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPGT INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOOS & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45WESTWARD SEAFOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN CHEESE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEW FRESH BREAD BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOTITO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANOLAM INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KIMS ROLL UP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH TEXAS FLAMEPRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UMT INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROL CALLAHAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CONCRETE MATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BIO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KASPAR RANCH HAND EQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTTRAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KNOWLES PRECISION DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTEGRICO COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41DREXEL CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Sodecia USA Automoti…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Sodecia USA Automotive CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 USA Automotive CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sodecia USA Automotive CORP is the #1,771 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($65,650).

How Sodecia USA Automotive CORP Compares

Sodecia USA Automotive CORP's 6.00 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 well above peers (4.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-19

Last Inspection

2016-01-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $32,825 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

41.7% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$141,400

Current Penalty Amount

$65,650

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $75,750 from the initial assessment of $141,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sodecia USA Automotive CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $65,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $32,825 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($65,650 here).

Tepro, INC. $65,600 TN Qycell Corporation $65,705 CA Sloan Valve Company $65,592 IL Delta Star, INC. $65,590 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

PGT Industries INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Safety-Kleen Systems, INC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Loos & Company, INC. 2 insp. Pomfret, CT Westward Seafoods, INC 2 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tepro, INC.
Winchester, TN
7 inspections $65,600
Qycell Corporation
Ontario, CA
5 inspections $65,705
Sloan Valve Company
Franklin Park, IL
3 inspections $65,592
Delta Star, INC.
San Carlos, CA
10 inspections $65,590
Viking Paper Corporation
Toledo, OH
4 inspections $65,586

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What to do with this record

Use Sodecia USA Automotive 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 USA Automotive CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sodecia USA Automotive CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 USA Automotive CORP have? ▼
Sodecia USA Automotive CORP has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $65,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Sodecia USA Automotive CORP had? ▼
Sodecia USA Automotive CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-19 and the most recent on 2016-01-14. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sodecia USA Automotive CORP? ▼
Sodecia USA Automotive CORP has been assessed $65,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $141,400 (a 53.6% reduction).
Does Sodecia USA Automotive CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sodecia USA Automotive CORP has 5 serious violations, and 5 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 USA Automotive CORP operate in? ▼
Sodecia USA Automotive 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 USA Automotive CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sodecia USA Automotive CORP ranks #3,442 (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 USA Automotive CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sodecia USA Automotive CORP's total OSHA penalty of $65,650 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Delta Star, INC. in San Carlos, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $65,590 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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