Establishment profile
FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC
21121 TELEGRAPH RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI, 48033
332812 — Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Summary
FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 4 years of recorded history, with $35,050 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 60th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 522 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 63rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 16 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $35,050 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $12,500 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 408.12176(1) | 1 | 1 | $12,500 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D03 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 408.15836(5) | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 K01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1048 L01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1048 M01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| 408.15815(9) | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D09 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D10 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 408.15815(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 408.15815(2) | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D08 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3328 within MI. Peer group: 522 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | |
| 2025-02-25 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 2023-05-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-06-13 | Planned | 11 | 9 | $30,750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC's OSHA violation history?
- FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $35,050 in total penalties.
- How does FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- FLEX-N-GATE DBA X-CEL INDUSTRIES INC operates in the metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.