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Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC ranks #19,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$18,100
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC in Romulus, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. in Logansport, IN is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $18,100 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#19,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$18,100 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WEST SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32RWS MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37AIR STARTER COMPONEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42BURLEY CLAY PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18B&G EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SABIN METAL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FOUTS BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL CUSTOM PACK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22NORPLAS INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HYUNDAI TRANSYS GEOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8M-B COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WORLD FOOD PROCESSIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PELLA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SYPRIS TECHNOLOGIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COLUMBUS DOOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DECOR PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CABINETCRAFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NORPACO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Yapp USA Automotive …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC sits at penalty rank #9,400 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,100 assessed).

How Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC Compares

Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC's 2.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-03-02

Last Inspection

2023-12-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $6,033 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$18,100

Current Penalty Amount

$18,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $18,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,033 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,100 here).

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. $18,100 IN King Tool Company $18,100 TX Volunteer Pallet of Tennessee LLC $18,100 TN Nucor $18,100 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East West Seafoods LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK RWS Manufacturing, INC./Equustock, LLC 3 insp. Queensbury, NY Air Starter Components, INC. 3 insp. Stafford, TX Burley Clay Products Company, INC. 3 insp. Roseville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC.
Logansport, IN
7 inspections $18,100
Toyo Seat USA Corporation
Imlay City, MI
4 inspections $18,100
King Tool Company
Longview, TX
2 inspections $18,100
Volunteer Pallet of Tennessee LLC
Jackson, TN
2 inspections $18,100
Rolled Shapes & Engineering INC
Fraser, MI
3 inspections $18,100

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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 Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC have? ▼
Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC had? ▼
Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-03-02 and the most recent on 2023-12-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC? ▼
Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC has been assessed $18,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC has 4 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 Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC operate in? ▼
Yapp USA Automotive Systems 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 Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC ranks #19,629 (the top quarter 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 Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC's total OSHA penalty of $18,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. in Logansport, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,100 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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