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Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches in Fraser, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Agtegra Cooperative in Roscoe, SD is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOUWELING'S CAMARILL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GREEN RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ALASKA DOT & PF, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24NASHUA FOUNDRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TRI-CHEM SPECIALTY C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERCON SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WORLDWIDE WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14U-PULL IT, INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHINDLER TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31A&A MIDWEST AND ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYLER MOUNTAIN WATER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LEE IRON AND METAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HARVEST FOOD GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STANDARD IRON & META…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39PASCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41R.S. HANLINE AND COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BORDER TRADING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIBERTY IRON AND MET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNITED COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Specialties Manufact…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches ranks #1,234 at $14,000 current penalty.

How Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches Compares

Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches's 5.00 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2025-02-18

Last Inspection

2025-06-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,667 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$14,900

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

6.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $14,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $14,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,667 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,000 here).

Infra-Metals CO. $14,000 FL Waupun Equipment CO., INC. $14,000 WI Agtegra Cooperative $14,000 SD Engendren Corporation $14,000 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Houweling's Camarillo, INC. 3 insp. Camarillo, CA Green Recycling LLC 3 insp. Kapolei, HI Alaska Dot & PF 3 insp. Juneau, AK Nashua Foundries, INC. 3 insp. Nashua, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Infra-Metals CO.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $14,000
Waupun Equipment CO., INC.
Waupun, WI
2 inspections $14,000
Agtegra Cooperative
Roscoe, SD
2 inspections $14,000
Engendren Corporation
Kenosha, WI
5 inspections $14,000
Barrett Farm Supply INC.
New Bethlehem, PA
4 inspections $14,000

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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 Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches have? ▼
Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches had? ▼
Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-18 and the most recent on 2025-06-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches? ▼
Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,900 (a 6.0% reduction).
Does Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches has 9 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 Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches operate in? ▼
Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423610). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches ranks #25,972 (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 Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Specialties Manufacturing CO, INC. DBA Spemco Switches's total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Agtegra Cooperative in Roscoe, SD is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,000 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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