Rooto Safety Record

Howell, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 12/21/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rooto in Howell, Michigan has 52 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $5,432 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2018.

Rooto in Howell, 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 Rooto 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.

20 of the 52 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.

5.8 Rooto violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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52 Violations
9 Inspections
20 Serious
$5,432 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($0)
Serious?
20 ($4,932)
Repeat?
2 ($500)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
4080.1014 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
4081.0727 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 52 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $22,025 in penalties for Rooto, later reduced to $5,432 — a 75% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $280
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
3 citations $640
4080.1014 OSHA Standard
3 citations
4082.2111 OSHA Standard
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Rooto in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/21/2018 Complaint? Howell, MI 0 $0
07/25/2018 Complaint? Howell, MI 0 $0
06/06/2002 Follow-Up? Howell, MI 0 $0
10/13/1999 Referral? Howell, MI 1 $62
08/18/1999 Complaint? Howell, MI 4 $450
05/25/1999 Complaint? Howell, MI 34 $4,270
08/21/1995 Follow-Up? Howell, MI 0 $0
08/20/1991 Complaint? Howell, MI 7 $150
10/12/1989 Planned? Howell, MI 6 $500

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