Manufacturing · Charlotte, MI

Spartan Motors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spartan Motors INC ranks #85,190 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$1,120
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#85,190
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spartan Motors INC in Charlotte, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,120. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spartan Motors INC 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,190 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mauritzon Inc. in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#85,190
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Spartan Motors INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spartan Motors INC runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,120 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Spartan Motors INC.

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Spartan Motors INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Spartan Motors INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Spartan Motors INC sits at penalty rank #32,024 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,120 assessed).

How Spartan Motors INC Compares

Spartan Motors INC's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-10-24

Last Inspection

2017-10-10

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$280

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $280 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,120

Penalty Reduction

54.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,330 from the initial assessment of $2,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Spartan Motors INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spartan Motors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $1,120 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $280 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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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 Spartan Motors INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Spartan Motors INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Spartan Motors INC have?
Spartan Motors INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,120.
How many OSHA inspections has Spartan Motors INC had?
Spartan Motors INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-24 and the most recent on 2017-10-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spartan Motors INC?
Spartan Motors INC has been assessed $1,120 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,450 (a 54.3% reduction).
Does Spartan Motors INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Spartan Motors INC has 2 serious 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 Spartan Motors INC operate in?
Spartan Motors INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spartan Motors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spartan Motors INC ranks #85,190 (the lower 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 Spartan Motors INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Spartan Motors INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,120 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mauritzon Inc. in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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