Di Coat Safety Record

Novi, MI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 05/07/2019

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Di Coat in Novi, Michigan has 67 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 36 classified as serious and $12,988 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2019.

Di Coat in Novi, Michigan has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Di Coat among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

36 of the 67 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Michigan workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

16.8 Di Coat violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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67 Violations
4 Inspections
36 Serious
$12,988 Penalties
Serious?
36 ($7,988)
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($0)
Repeat?
3 ($5,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1997
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1997
408..1083 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2016
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 67 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $25,975 in penalties for Di Coat, later reduced to $12,988 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $900
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $638
408..1272 OSHA Standard
3 citations $375

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Di Coat in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/07/2019 Planned? Novi, MI 5 $5,000
03/10/2016 Programmed Related? Novi, MI 9 $1,125
02/23/2016 Planned? Novi, MI 35 $3,975
09/04/1997 Planned? Novi, MI 18 $2,888

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