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West Michigan Molding INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Michigan Molding INC ranks #73,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,375
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Michigan Molding INC in Grand Haven, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,375. 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 Molding INC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Machining Concepts INC in Blaine, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,375 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#73,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How West Michigan Molding INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Michigan Molding INC runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$2,375 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Molding INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA-BRITE PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUOMINEN US HOLDINGS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22NIDRA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ARCELORMITTAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AMTECH SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TENNECO-WALKER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COSMEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SHERMAN ROTO TANK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STELLA-JONES CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3APEL CONSTRUCTION SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ARSENAL COMMUNICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ADVANTAGE SALES & SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CUMAR INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16UFP MOULTRIE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EXTRUSIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CALLAWAY FARMS MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MAF INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INDIAN RIVER BEVERAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DUNN PALLET CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3POLYMER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19West Michigan Moldin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
West Michigan Molding INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Molding INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, West Michigan Molding INC sits at penalty rank #28,854 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,375 assessed).

How West Michigan Molding INC Compares

West Michigan Molding INC's 1.33 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 (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-02-04

Last Inspection

2019-04-02

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$792

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $792 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,250

Current Penalty Amount

$2,375

Penalty Reduction

26.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $875 from the initial assessment of $3,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How West Michigan Molding INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Michigan Molding INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $2,375 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $792 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Michigan Molding INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,375 here).

J.C.M. Industries, INC $2,375 UT Wayne Farms LLC $2,375 NC Machining Concepts INC $2,375 MN Electro-Mechanical Products, INC. $2,375 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A-Brite Plating Company 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Suominen US Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Green Bay, WI Nidra LLC 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Arcelormittal 3 insp. Vinton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Menominee Acquisition CORP DBA Dunn Paper
Menominee, MI
2 inspections $2,375
J.C.M. Industries, INC
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $2,375
Wayne Farms LLC
Dobson, NC
4 inspections $2,375
Machining Concepts INC
Blaine, MN
2 inspections $2,375
Sur Flo Plastics & Engineering INC PLT 2
Fraser, MI
2 inspections $2,375

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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 West Michigan Molding INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Michigan Molding INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Molding INC have? ▼
West Michigan Molding INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,375.
How many OSHA inspections has West Michigan Molding INC had? ▼
West Michigan Molding INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-04 and the most recent on 2019-04-02. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Michigan Molding INC? ▼
West Michigan Molding INC has been assessed $2,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,250 (a 26.9% reduction).
Does West Michigan Molding INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Michigan Molding INC has 3 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 Molding INC operate in? ▼
West Michigan Molding INC 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.
Where does West Michigan Molding INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Michigan Molding INC ranks #73,528 (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 Molding INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Michigan Molding INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,375 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, Machining Concepts INC in Blaine, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,375 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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