Manufacturing · Belmont, MI

Wolverine Tool & Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wolverine Tool & Engineering ranks #79,022 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,740
OSHA penalties: 26
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #79,022
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wolverine Tool & Engineering in Belmont, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wolverine Tool & Engineering 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,022 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, S.H. Livingston & Associates, INC. in East Point, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,740 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #79,022
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$1,740
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Wolverine Tool & Engineering runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,740 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Wolverine Tool & Engineering.

Wolverine Tool & Engineering has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Wolverine Tool & Engineering in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wolverine Tool & Engineering ranks #30,453 at $1,740 current penalty.

How Wolverine Tool & Engineering Compares

Wolverine Tool & Engineering's 6.50 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-04-14

Last Inspection

2012-10-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$435

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $435 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,740

Penalty Reduction

56.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,260 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wolverine Tool & Engineering compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wolverine Tool & Engineering	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	26	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,740	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$435	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wolverine Tool & Engineering, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,740 here).

S.H. Livingston & Associates, INC. $1,740 GA Best Iron & Brass $1,740 CA Keehi Marine, INC. $1,739 HI TDBBS INC $1,736 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Daeil USA Corporation 4 insp. Valley, AL Accredo Packaging, INC. 4 insp. Sugar Land, TX Agropur INC. 4 insp. Appleton, WI Klockner Pentaplast of America INC 4 insp. Rural Retreat, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

S.H. Livingston & Associates, INC.

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What to do with this record

Use Wolverine Tool & Engineering'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 Wolverine Tool & Engineering safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wolverine Tool & Engineering's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Wolverine Tool & Engineering have? ▼

Wolverine Tool & Engineering has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,740.

How many OSHA inspections has Wolverine Tool & Engineering had? ▼

Wolverine Tool & Engineering has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-14 and the most recent on 2012-10-15. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wolverine Tool & Engineering? ▼

Wolverine Tool & Engineering has been assessed $1,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 56.5% reduction).

Does Wolverine Tool & Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wolverine Tool & Engineering has 12 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 Wolverine Tool & Engineering operate in? ▼

Wolverine Tool & Engineering operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Wolverine Tool & Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wolverine Tool & Engineering ranks #79,022 (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 Wolverine Tool & Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wolverine Tool & Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $1,740 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, S.H. Livingston & Associates, INC. in East Point, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,740 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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