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WSMH INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), WSMH INC ranks #37,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty95% serious
$9,350
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

WSMH INC in Kalamazoo, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected WSMH INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Empyre Wire in Oklahoma City, OK is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
94.7%
of violations were serious
#37,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How WSMH INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows WSMH INC runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$9,350 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is WSMH INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARROW ELECTRONICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1NBC UNIVERSAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MINOR HILL - LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CENTURYLINK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DEPARTMENT OF PLANNI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COX COMMUNICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ALLIANCE PRINTERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AT & T, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MINOR HILL-LIBRARY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HALLMARK CARDS INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUTLER EAGLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MITAC INFORMATION SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5AT&T, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THE COMMERCIAL DISPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TRI CITY HERALD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUBCOM CABLE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FINGER LAKES LIBRARY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTROL NETWORK COMM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WSMH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
WSMH INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

WSMH INC in the Information enforcement ledger

Information sector: WSMH INC is the #59 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 217 employers with nonzero fines ($9,350).

How WSMH INC Compares

WSMH INC's 6.33 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-11-26

Last Inspection

2014-10-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,117

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $3,117 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

94.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,750

Current Penalty Amount

$9,350

Penalty Reduction

58.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,400 from the initial assessment of $22,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How WSMH INC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric WSMH INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 19 1.3
Total Penalty $9,350 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,117 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,350 here).

Puerto Rico Telephone Company, INC. $9,365 PR WGN Continental Broadcasting Company, LLC DBA WGN Television $9,180 IL Arista Information Systems, INC. $9,100 GA First Data $9,646 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arrow Electronics 3 insp. Reno, NV NBC Universal 3 insp. North Bergen, NJ Minor Hill - Library 3 insp. Minor Hill, TN Centurylink 3 insp. Des Moines, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Puerto Rico Telephone Company, INC.
Guaynabo, PR
2 inspections $9,365
Software Goldsmith, Inc.
Holly Springs, NC
0 inspections $0
Empyre Wire
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Marciano Underground
Homer Glen, IL
0 inspections $0
Mobilenet Services Inc.
Plano, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 WSMH INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, WSMH INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does WSMH INC have? ▼
WSMH INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,350.
How many OSHA inspections has WSMH INC had? ▼
WSMH INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-26 and the most recent on 2014-10-02. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for WSMH INC? ▼
WSMH INC has been assessed $9,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,750 (a 58.9% reduction).
Does WSMH INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. WSMH INC has 18 serious violations, and 1 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.
What industry does WSMH INC operate in? ▼
WSMH INC operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 515120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does WSMH INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, WSMH INC ranks #37,033 (the upper 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 WSMH INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
WSMH INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,350 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Empyre Wire in Oklahoma City, OK is a similar information employer with $0 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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