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Straits Wood Treating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Straits Wood Treating INC ranks #34,706 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty59% serious
$10,050
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,706
of 99,447 penalized employers

Straits Wood Treating INC in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Straits Wood Treating INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,706 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Brown & Mitchell LLC in Eight Mile, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,050 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
58.8%
of violations were serious
#34,706
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Straits Wood Treating INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Straits Wood Treating INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,050 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Straits Wood Treating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLDCASTLE LAWN & GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 51KEY AUTOMOTIVE OF FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSURA WINDOWS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JYC AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ROBINSON PHARMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELKHART PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCI ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RUSTIC BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRICON PRECAST LIMITED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WIX FILTRATION CORP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ROBERT MILLER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL COATING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS INTERNAL PIPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13F&B RUBBERIZED, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GMM PFAUDLER U.S INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KDM ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MILWAUKEE COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE POWDERED ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20UNITED WINDOW & DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Straits Wood Treatin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Straits Wood Treating INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Straits Wood Treating INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Straits Wood Treating INC is the #15,670 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,050).

How Straits Wood Treating INC Compares

Straits Wood Treating INC's 8.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-13

Last Inspection

2023-02-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $5,025 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

58.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

41.2% 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

$20,100

Current Penalty Amount

$10,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,050 from the initial assessment of $20,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Straits Wood Treating INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Straits Wood Treating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $10,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,025 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,050 here).

Allmetal, INC. $10,050 NV Dutch Craft Sleep Products LLC $10,050 TN Brown & Mitchell LLC $10,050 AL Arlon Graphics LLC $10,050 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, INC. 2 insp. Shady Dale, GA Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors 2 insp. Lakeland, FL Assura Windows and Doors, LLC 2 insp. Pompano Beach, FL Reddy Ice Corporation 2 insp. Austin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allmetal, INC.
Sparks, NV
5 inspections $10,050
Dutch Craft Sleep Products LLC
Celina, TN
2 inspections $10,050
Besser Company USA
Alpena, MI
5 inspections $10,050
Brown & Mitchell LLC
Eight Mile, AL
2 inspections $10,050
Arlon Graphics LLC
Placentia, CA
2 inspections $10,050

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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 Straits Wood Treating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Straits Wood Treating INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Straits Wood Treating INC have? ▼
Straits Wood Treating INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Straits Wood Treating INC had? ▼
Straits Wood Treating INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-13 and the most recent on 2023-02-28. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Straits Wood Treating INC? ▼
Straits Wood Treating INC has been assessed $10,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Straits Wood Treating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Straits Wood Treating INC has 10 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 Straits Wood Treating INC operate in? ▼
Straits Wood Treating INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321114). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Straits Wood Treating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Straits Wood Treating INC ranks #34,706 (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 Straits Wood Treating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Straits Wood Treating INC's total OSHA penalty of $10,050 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brown & Mitchell LLC in Eight Mile, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,050 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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