Manufacturing · Fowlerville, MI

ZF Active Safety US

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ZF Active Safety US ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

ZF Active Safety US in Fowlerville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected ZF Active Safety US 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Apf Management Company, LLC in Yonkers, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How ZF Active Safety US compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows ZF Active Safety US runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is ZF Active Safety US.

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ZF Active Safety US has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

ZF Active Safety US in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, ZF Active Safety US sits at penalty rank #19,650 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,000 assessed).

How ZF Active Safety US Compares

ZF Active Safety US's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-02-11

Last Inspection

2025-12-30

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,000 from the initial assessment of $14,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How ZF Active Safety US compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric ZF Active Safety US Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $7,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for ZF Active Safety US, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZF Active Safety US safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, ZF Active Safety US's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 ZF Active Safety US have?
ZF Active Safety US has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has ZF Active Safety US had?
ZF Active Safety US has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-11 and the most recent on 2025-12-30. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ZF Active Safety US?
ZF Active Safety US has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does ZF Active Safety US have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. ZF Active Safety US has 2 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 ZF Active Safety US operate in?
ZF Active Safety US operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336340). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does ZF Active Safety US rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, ZF Active Safety US ranks #45,870 (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 ZF Active Safety US's safety record compare to industry average?
ZF Active Safety US's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apf Management Company, LLC in Yonkers, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,000 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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