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Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite ranks #44,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty59% serious
$7,250
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#44,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 6.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,380 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sii Megadiamond INC. in Provo, UT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,250 in current penalties.

6.4
violations per inspection
59.4%
of violations were serious
#44,380
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (6.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite 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

$7,250 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.917.734.551.368.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLORENCE HARDWOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 65OLEIN RECOVERY CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17R.J. NOBLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17DIE-TECH INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GATEWAY EXTRUSIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19YELLOWSTONE PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24RP BAKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN WOOD FIBERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6KALWALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9PENN PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5GUARDIAN AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BETTER BAKED FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GULF SOUTH MACHINE, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10FALTEC AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5INDUSTRIAS FELICIANO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CREATIVE SPECIALTY F…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TASTY BAKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43FLEX-N-GATE OKLAHOMA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13WEST POINT DAIRY PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14R.J. DOUGHERTY ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Thermasteel LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32
Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite sits at penalty rank #19,315 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,250 assessed).

How Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite Compares

Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite's 6.40 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

5

First Inspection

2024-08-15

Last Inspection

2025-05-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. That's $1,450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

59.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.3% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

34.4% 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

$14,500

Current Penalty Amount

$7,250

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,250 from the initial assessment of $14,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $7,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,250 here).

Lafayette Textiles CORP $7,250 CA Lassonde Pappas and Company INC. $7,250 NJ Star Foundry & Machine CO. $7,250 UT Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, INC. $7,250 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Florence Hardwoods, LLC 5 insp. Florence, WI Olein Recovery Corporation 5 insp. Yabucoa, PR R.J. Noble Company 5 insp. Corona, CA Die-Tech Industries, INC. 5 insp. Carrollton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lafayette Textiles CORP
Vernon, CA
2 inspections $7,250
Lassonde Pappas and Company INC.
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $7,250
Star Foundry & Machine CO.
Salt Lake City, UT
3 inspections $7,250
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, INC.
Wills Point, TX
3 inspections $7,250
Sii Megadiamond INC.
Provo, UT
2 inspections $7,250

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What to do with this record

Use Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite'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 Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 5 inspections, including 19 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 Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite have? ▼
Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite had? ▼
Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-08-15 and the most recent on 2025-05-20. This averages 6.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite? ▼
Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite has been assessed $7,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite has 19 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 Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite operate in? ▼
Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332811). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite ranks #44,380 (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 Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thermasteel LLC DBA Fire-Rite's total OSHA penalty of $7,250 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sii Megadiamond INC. in Provo, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,250 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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