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Wholesale Trade · Saginaw, MI

Solutions 4 Automation INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Solutions 4 Automation INC ranks #40,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,350
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Solutions 4 Automation INC in Saginaw, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Solutions 4 Automation INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P. in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,354 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#40,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Solutions 4 Automation INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Solutions 4 Automation INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$8,350 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Solutions 4 Automation INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK & S TIRE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KUUSAKOSKI US LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35NRV PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNSHINE METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIPPER INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OTR WHEEL ENGINEERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALTER TRADING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT TASTE OF TEXAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEALER TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRIPLE F HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELMONT TRADING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FORTUNE RIVERSIDE AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAMOS OIL CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESI FRESH FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PERKINS PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RO-LIN FARM SERIVCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PUBLIC SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ELSNER SUPERIOR FLOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Solutions 4 Automati…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Solutions 4 Automation INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Solutions 4 Automation INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Solutions 4 Automation INC sits at penalty rank #1,962 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($8,350 assessed).

How Solutions 4 Automation INC Compares

Solutions 4 Automation INC's 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-27

Last Inspection

2025-05-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $4,175 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$16,700

Current Penalty Amount

$8,350

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,350 from the initial assessment of $16,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Solutions 4 Automation INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Solutions 4 Automation INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 20 5.5
Total Penalty $8,350 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,175 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Solutions 4 Automation INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,350 here).

Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P. $8,354 TX Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC $8,356 CT Atomic Distributing CO. $8,338 WV Lightolier $8,338 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

K & S Tire Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Chicago Heights, IL Sabel Steel Service, INC. 2 insp. Newnan, GA Kuusakoski US LLC 2 insp. Plainfield, IL NRV Packaging, INC. 2 insp. Pulaski, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $8,354
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC
Bristol, CT
2 inspections $8,356
Atomic Distributing CO.
Huntington, WV
2 inspections $8,338
Lightolier
Fall River, MA
3 inspections $8,338
Ann Trading
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Solutions 4 Automation INC'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 Solutions 4 Automation INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Solutions 4 Automation INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Solutions 4 Automation INC have? ▼
Solutions 4 Automation INC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Solutions 4 Automation INC had? ▼
Solutions 4 Automation INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-27 and the most recent on 2025-05-15. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Solutions 4 Automation INC? ▼
Solutions 4 Automation INC has been assessed $8,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Solutions 4 Automation INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Solutions 4 Automation INC has 15 serious violations, and 1 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 Solutions 4 Automation INC operate in? ▼
Solutions 4 Automation INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Solutions 4 Automation INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Solutions 4 Automation INC ranks #40,326 (the upper half 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 Solutions 4 Automation INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Solutions 4 Automation INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,350 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P. in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,354 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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