Michigan
As of 2024, Michigan has 11,659 employers tracked by OSHA with 24,172 total inspections and $44.0M in penalties assessed. The state's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $55.2M in back wages across 3,108 enforcement cases.
What the Data Says About Michigan
Federal workplace enforcement in Michigan covers 11,659 employers with 24,172 total OSHA inspections on record. Inspectors documented 66,140 violations statewide, yielding 2.74 violations per inspection on average. OSHA has assessed $44.0M in penalties against employers in the state, averaging $4K per tracked employer.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) adds a separate enforcement layer, recovering $55.2M in back wages across 3,108 cases — an average of $18K per case. Combined OSHA and WHD enforcement activity gives workers, journalists, and researchers a verifiable record of which employers have been cited and which workplaces regulators have prioritized.
The employers listed on this page represent workplaces with at least two OSHA inspections or $1,000 or more in WHD back wages owed. Data is sourced directly from data.dol.gov and refreshed monthly. Penalty figures are current assessed amounts — reflecting any settlements, informal conference reductions, or formal contest outcomes. Click any employer below to view their full inspection history, violation breakdown by severity, and wage-compliance record.
Michigan has 3,108 WHD enforcement cases on record, with $55.2M in total back wages owed to workers. Average back wages per case: $18K.
Top Violators in Michigan
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Total Penalty + Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Populus Group (Troy) | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| 2 | SEVERSTAL NORTH AMERICA INC (DEARBORN) | 16 | 151 | $670K |
| 3 | PREMIER TOOL & DIE CAST CORPORATION (BERRIEN SPRINGS) | 4 | 47 | $638K |
| 4 | GRAND RAPIDS PLASTICS INC (GRAND RAPIDS) | 5 | 63 | $581K |
| 5 | Testa Barra and J. Baldwins (MACOMB) | 0 | 0 | $536K |
| 6 | MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY (BAY CITY) | 32 | 79 | $481K |
| 7 | INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP (MARYSVILLE) | 4 | 35 | $468K |
| 8 | Meridian Lightweight Technologies (Eaton Rapids) | 0 | 0 | $448K |
| 9 | PEAK PERFORMANCE ROOF CLEANING LLC (LUDINGTON) | 2 | 10 | $421K |
| 10 | NEAPCO DRIVELINES LLC (BELLEVILLE) | 35 | 133 | $373K |
| 11 | LTL Staffing (Dearborn) | 0 | 0 | $352K |
| 12 | Belle Tire (Allen Park) | 0 | 0 | $343K |
| 13 | Joak American Homes, et. al. (Ann Arbor) | 0 | 0 | $339K |
| 14 | AUTUMN WOODS HEALTH CARE FACILITY (WARREN) | 1 | 5 | $324K |
| 15 | Detroit Quality Staffing (DEARBORN) | 0 | 0 | $321K |
| 16 | RUGGED LINER (OWOSSO) | 4 | 9 | $316K |
| 17 | Teracom, Inc. (Saline) | 0 | 0 | $297K |
| 18 | LEE CONTRACTING, INC. (CARSONVILLE) | 2 | 7 | $288K |
| 19 | AJM PACKAGING CORP (SOUTHGATE) | 5 | 44 | $285K |
| 20 | DAN'S EXCAVATING, INC. (SAGINAW) | 2 | 6 | $280K |
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Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
