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West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC in South Haven, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Omax Corporation in Kent, WA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHONEYWELL INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GEORGE INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17GILMAN BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CALIFORNIA INNOVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COLORADO TIMBER RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALL METAL BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COORSTEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INW LIVING ECOLOGY O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE STRESSCRETE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MULTIVAC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN STANDARD BR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KEY BELLEVILLES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20GULF RICE MILLING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HARTUNG GLASS INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PLAS-TEC CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHOENIX MILLWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23ARROW FASTENER CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11West Michigan Flocki…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC is the #34,177 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($400).

How West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC Compares

West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC's 3.00 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 below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-30

Last Inspection

2018-02-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $133 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $133 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

Gowen Marine $400 ME Epi Welding, INC. $400 NV Abc Concrete MFG CO INC $400 NM The Uerlings Group CORP $400 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Honeywell International INC. 3 insp. Geismar, LA Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 3 insp. Devens, MA George Industries LLC 3 insp. Endicott, NY Gilman Building Products, LLC 3 insp. Dudley, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Epi Welding, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $400
Abc Concrete MFG CO INC
Farmington, NM
2 inspections $400
Pacific Northwest Tofu LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $400
Omax Corporation
Kent, WA
2 inspections $400
Pom Wonderful Holdings LLC
Del Rey, CA
2 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

Use West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC'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 West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC have? ▼
West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC had? ▼
West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-30 and the most recent on 2018-02-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC? ▼
West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC has 2 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 West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC operate in? ▼
West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC ranks #94,479 (the lower 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 West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Michigan Flocking & Assembly LLC's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omax Corporation in Kent, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $400 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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