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Zimmermann Engineering CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zimmermann Engineering CO INC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zimmermann Engineering CO INC in Novi, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zimmermann Engineering CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Terrafirma INC in Ypsilanti, MI is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Zimmermann Engineering CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Zimmermann Engineering CO INC runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Zimmermann Engineering CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGC SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4XPO LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAPITOL SIGNS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MISTRAS GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARTEX SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOJ- EXECUTIVE OFFIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EICHLEAY ENGINEERS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MCGUFFY VETERINARY M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DICKSON TESTING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIAMI DADE COUNTY FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EPIC LANDSCAPE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0YUEN LUI STUDIO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0DOMINGUEZ LANDSCAPE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN VALVE & MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SITEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIVE HANDS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NORTHROP GRUMMAN COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LOGISTIC READINESS S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Zimmermann Engineeri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Zimmermann Engineering CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Zimmermann Engineering CO INC in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Zimmermann Engineering CO INC is the #473 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($400).

How Zimmermann Engineering CO INC Compares

Zimmermann Engineering CO INC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-12-06

Last Inspection

2022-12-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $200 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$400

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Zimmermann Engineering CO INC compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Zimmermann Engineering CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 6 1.2
Total Penalty $400 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $200 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($400 here).

SKY Mobile Billboards $400 NV Animal Medical Center, LLC $400 TN Barrett Business Services, INC. $420 CA Moore Sign Corporation $420 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

GC Services 2 insp. Lakeland, FL Xpo Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Tracy, CA Capitol Signs INC 2 insp. Chester, VA Mistras Group, INC. 2 insp. Martinez, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bayshore Veterinary Hospital
Marquette, MI
2 inspections $400
SKY Mobile Billboards
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $400
Chuck Moore's Commercial Sign Service, LLC
Roseville, MI
2 inspections $400
Animal Medical Center, LLC
Murfreesboro, TN
2 inspections $400
Terrafirma INC
Ypsilanti, MI
2 inspections $400

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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 Zimmermann Engineering CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zimmermann Engineering CO INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Zimmermann Engineering CO INC have? ▼
Zimmermann Engineering CO INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Zimmermann Engineering CO INC had? ▼
Zimmermann Engineering CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-06 and the most recent on 2022-12-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zimmermann Engineering CO INC? ▼
Zimmermann Engineering CO INC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Zimmermann Engineering CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Zimmermann Engineering CO INC has 3 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 Zimmermann Engineering CO INC operate in? ▼
Zimmermann Engineering CO INC operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541330). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Zimmermann Engineering CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zimmermann Engineering CO INC ranks #94,479 (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 Zimmermann Engineering CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zimmermann Engineering CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $400 is below the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Terrafirma INC in Ypsilanti, MI is a similar professional & technical services employer with $400 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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