MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. — a drywall and insulation contractors facility located at 5200 CARDINAL SQUARE BOULEVARD, SAGINAW, MI 48604 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-02-21.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,500.00 is more than 14.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 19 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 7, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 19 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $52,500.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $2,763.16 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $52,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238310 industry in MI. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,198.
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What OSHA violations was MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. cited for?
MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. received 19 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,500.00. The inspection opened on 2024-02-21.
How much was MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,500.00 against MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. in SAGINAW, MI. Average per citation: $2,763.16.
Is MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MICHIGAN SYNTHETIC DESIGNS, INC. has a risk score of 64 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Drywall and Insulation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $52,500.00 is above the industry average.