Wholesale Trade · Taylor, MI
Worthington Specialty Processing
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Worthington Specialty Processing ranks #23,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.
- $15,638
- OSHA penalties
- 16
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #23,051
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Worthington Specialty Processing in Taylor, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,638. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has inspected Worthington Specialty Processing 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,051 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jasper Products LLC in Joplin, MO is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,625 in current penalties.
- 4.0
- violations per inspection
- 68.8%
- of violations were serious
- #23,051
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average
- Worthington Specialty …
Worthington Specialty Processing
$15,638 in penalties
- Wholesale Trade avg
Wholesale Trade industry average (per employer)
$9,112 in penalties
What this shows Worthington Specialty Processing runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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
$15,638 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Worthington Specialty Processing.
Worthington Specialty Processing in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger
Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Worthington Specialty Processing ranks #1,095 at $15,638 current penalty.
How Worthington Specialty Processing Compares
Worthington Specialty Processing's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.
Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2012-03-21
Last Inspection
2019-04-11
Inspection Span
7 yrs
Violations / Inspection
4.0
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$3,910
Industry Avg / Inspection
$4,665
What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,910 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
11
Serious
68.8% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
2
Repeat
12.5% of total
3
Other-Than-Serious
18.8% 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
$36,220
Current Penalty Amount
$15,638
Penalty Reduction
56.8%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,582 from the initial assessment of $36,220. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade
How Worthington Specialty Processing compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Worthington Specialty Processing | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 16 | 5.5 |
| Total Penalty | $15,638 | $9,112 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $3,910 | $4,665 |
Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Worthington Specialty Processing, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,638 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
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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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