Manufacturing Safety in Michigan
OSHA violations and inspection data for manufacturing employers in Michigan
According to OSHA enforcement records, 10,084 manufacturing employers in Michigan have accumulated 193,729 workplace safety violations across 34,808 inspections, with 87,106 classified as serious and $65,739,682 in total penalties. 6,943 employers received an F safety grade and 1,894 received a D grade. In the past 5 years, 13,191 violations resulted in $12,558,055 in penalties.
Manufacturing Workplace Safety in Michigan
The manufacturing sector is one of the most inspected industries in Michigan, with OSHA conducting 34,808 inspections across 10,084 employers. 87,106 violations were classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Safety grades are assigned based on a weighted violation formula that accounts for the severity of each citation — willful and repeat violations carry the highest weight.
6,943 manufacturing employers in Michigan received an F safety grade, indicating significantly elevated violation rates. Another 1,894 received a D grade. Workers in Michigan's manufacturing industry who have been injured on the job may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. OSHA also protects workers' right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Manufacturing Employers in Michigan 25 shown of 10,084
| Employer | City | Violations | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severstal North America | Dearborn | 326 | F |
| Bradford White | Middleville | 324 | F |
| Mueller Brass | Port Huron | 268 | F |
| MNP | Utica | 252 | F |
| Motor City Stamping | Chesterfield | 249 | F |
| Extruded Metals | Belding | 240 | F |
| American Bumper MFG | Ionia | 236 | F |
| Michigan Seamless Tube | South Lyon | 235 | F |
| Trumark | Lansing | 234 | F |
| Wellington Industries | Belleville | 232 | F |
| GM Powertrain Willow Run | Ypsilanti | 230 | F |
| Ford Dearborn Frame PLT | Dearborn | 227 | F |
| Federal Screw Works | Romulus | 223 | F |
| Manistique Papers | Manistique | 217 | F |
| Plastomer | Livonia | 212 | F |
| Light Metals | Wyoming | 210 | F |
| New CTR Stamping | Detroit | 205 | F |
| Hastings MFG Co | Hastings | 204 | F |
| Rouge Steel | Dearborn | 203 | F |
| Quality Metalcraft | Livonia | 186 | F |
| April Steel Processing | Dearborn | 183 | F |
| Lefere Forge & Machine | Jackson | 179 | F |
| Delta Tube & Fabricating | Holly | 177 | F |
| Airmaster Fan | Jackson | 176 | F |
| Ivan Doverspike | Detroit | 174 | F |
Work in manufacturing in Michigan?
Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. If your employer has OSHA violations and you've been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Use the search below to look up your employer's full safety record, including violation history, penalty amounts, and safety grade.
All data from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database. Updated March 2026.