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Vantage Plastics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vantage Plastics ranks #8,044 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$36,420
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#8,044
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vantage Plastics in Standish, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,420. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $126 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vantage Plastics 6 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,044 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $126 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Equistar Chemicals, LP in Edison, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $36,550 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#8,044
of 99,447 penalized employers
$126
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $126 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($126 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Vantage Plastics compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vantage Plastics runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$36,420 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Vantage Plastics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHICAGO POWDERED MET…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22METALSA STRUCTURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ROMANCING THE STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26DURO BAG MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8MERIDIAN SPECIALTY Y…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32TEXTRON AVIATION INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5PALMER PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22THK RHYTHM NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23DEMOPOLIS HICKORY MI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6WERK-BRAU CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1CARGILL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1HARRIGAN LUMBER CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7COREY STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBB…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20REGAL WARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32SIGAN AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13Vantage Plastics, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10
Vantage Plastics has 6 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.

Vantage Plastics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Vantage Plastics sits at penalty rank #4,031 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($36,420 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Vantage Plastics at rank #4,425 of 4,429 employers ($126 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $36,420 OSHA penalties plus $126 WHD back wages (0.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Vantage Plastics Compares

Vantage Plastics's 1.67 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-02-13

Last Inspection

2026-02-18

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,070

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $6,070 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

20.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$74,300

Current Penalty Amount

$36,420

Penalty Reduction

51.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$36,546

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $37,880 from the initial assessment of $74,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$126
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$126
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$126

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Vantage Plastics owed $126 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Vantage Plastics compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vantage Plastics Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $36,420 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,070 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vantage Plastics, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,420 here).

Thompson Pipe Group INC $36,420 CA Blackpowder Products INC. $36,424 GA Vmi Nutrition $36,414 UT Dac Aerosol & Liquid Fill $36,440 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Chicago Powdered Metal Products CO. 6 insp. Schiller Park, IL Metalsa Structural Products, INC. 6 insp. Elizabethtown, KY Romancing the Stone, INC. 6 insp. Coventry, RI Duro Bag Manufacturing CO. 6 insp. Elizabeth, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glazier Foods Company
Coppell, TX
4 inspections $36,543
Equistar Chemicals, LP
Edison, NJ
3 inspections $36,550
Trumbull Foundry and Alloy, INC.
Niles, OH
4 inspections $36,552
Semano INC.
Hayward, CA
2 inspections $36,535
Arps Dairy, INC.
Defiance, OH
2 inspections $36,560

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What to do with this record

Use Vantage Plastics's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Vantage Plastics against Glazier Foods Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Vantage Plastics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Vantage Plastics also carries $126 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Vantage Plastics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vantage Plastics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 6 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Vantage Plastics have? ▼
Vantage Plastics has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,420.
How many OSHA inspections has Vantage Plastics had? ▼
Vantage Plastics has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-13 and the most recent on 2026-02-18. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vantage Plastics? ▼
Vantage Plastics has been assessed $36,420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,300 (a 51.0% reduction). Additionally, $126 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Vantage Plastics have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vantage Plastics has 5 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.
Has Vantage Plastics been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Vantage Plastics, resulting in $126 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Vantage Plastics operate in? ▼
Vantage Plastics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Vantage Plastics owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Vantage Plastics owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $126 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Vantage Plastics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vantage Plastics ranks #8,044 (the top 10% 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 Vantage Plastics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vantage Plastics's total OSHA penalty of $36,420 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Equistar Chemicals, LP in Edison, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,550 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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