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Manufacturing · Detroit, MI

The Pewabic Society INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Pewabic Society INC ranks #43,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty61% serious
$7,450
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Pewabic Society INC in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Pewabic Society INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Drake-Williams Steel, INC. in Omaha, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,450 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
#43,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Pewabic Society INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Pewabic Society INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,450 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Pewabic Society INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL DYNAMICS BAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34MAYCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33TYR TACTICAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SURGICAL APPLIANCE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY READY MIX, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28GREEN FOREST CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PIPING ROCK HEALTH P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALONSO & CARUS IRON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20NOVIPAX BUYER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRUSH RESEARCH MFG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUN DEEP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALADDIN METAL PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GEORGIA WEB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADVANCE MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SMITHVILLE MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28PITTSBURGH PIPE & SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PELLERIN MILNOR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STORFLEX HOLDINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PRIME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13The Pewabic Society …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
The Pewabic Society INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

The Pewabic Society INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The Pewabic Society INC sits at penalty rank #19,045 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,450 assessed).

How The Pewabic Society INC Compares

The Pewabic Society INC's 11.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-06-01

Last Inspection

2025-12-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $3,725 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

8.7% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

30.4% 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

$11,300

Current Penalty Amount

$7,450

Penalty Reduction

34.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,850 from the initial assessment of $11,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Pewabic Society INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Pewabic Society INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $7,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,725 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,450 here).

Drake-Williams Steel, INC. $7,450 NE Plastic Development Company of Pennsylvania $7,450 PA Perfect Wall INC $7,450 TN Eaton Quality Retreads LLC $7,450 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works 2 insp. Bath, ME Mayco Manufacturing, LLC DBA Mayco Industries, INC. 2 insp. Granite City, IL TYR Tactical, LLC 2 insp. Peoria, AZ Surgical Appliance Industries, INC 2 insp. Ripley, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Springfield Industries LLC
Imlay City, MI
4 inspections $7,450
Drake-Williams Steel, INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $7,450
Plastic Development Company of Pennsylvania
Williamsport, PA
3 inspections $7,450
Absopure Water
Plymouth, MI
4 inspections $7,450
Perfect Wall INC
Crossville, TN
2 inspections $7,450

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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 The Pewabic Society INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Pewabic Society INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 The Pewabic Society INC have? ▼
The Pewabic Society INC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,450.
How many OSHA inspections has The Pewabic Society INC had? ▼
The Pewabic Society INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-01 and the most recent on 2025-12-17. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Pewabic Society INC? ▼
The Pewabic Society INC has been assessed $7,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,300 (a 34.1% reduction).
Does The Pewabic Society INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Pewabic Society INC has 14 serious violations, and 2 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 The Pewabic Society INC operate in? ▼
The Pewabic Society INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Pewabic Society INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Pewabic Society INC ranks #43,672 (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 The Pewabic Society INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Pewabic Society INC's total OSHA penalty of $7,450 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, Drake-Williams Steel, INC. in Omaha, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,450 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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