Establishment profile
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY
159 S HOWARD, CROSWELL, MI, 48422
Operated by Michigan Sugar Company · 1 of 7 establishments
311313 — Beet Sugar Manufacturing
EIN 383561416
Summary
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY has accumulated 154 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $553,760 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 24 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
61% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 41 citations in this view · $404,783 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.144202 | 4 | 4 | $5,295 | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 3 | 3 | $2,675 | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 3 | 3 | $2,675 | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0716 | 3 | 3 | $2,675 | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 D03 I | 3 | 1 | $688 | May 2002 | May 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F03 II D | 2 | 2 | $72,500 | Feb 2025 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 I | 2 | 2 | $7,000 | Feb 2025 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 2 | 2 | $3,600 | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $1,313 | May 2002 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 O01 | 2 | 2 | $688 | May 2002 | Apr 2025 |
| 29 CFR 4081.215401 | 2 | 2 | $675 | Mar 2005 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| 29 CFR 4081.022101 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001501 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0125 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1991 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D02 | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D06 | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I A | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 |
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
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3113 within MI. Peer group: 24 employers. This establishment has 154 OSHA violations; peer median is 12.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. 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 MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 7 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for Michigan Sugar Company, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Michigan Sugar Company locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 41 cases · 41 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-359075 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2025 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-359030 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2025 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-358523 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2025 | Mar 2025 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-321077 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2023 | Apr 2025 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-309804 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2022 | Feb 2023 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-305472 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-287821 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2021 | — | Open | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-276328 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2021 | May 2021 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-241014 | Unfair labor practice | May 2019 | Oct 2019 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-234558 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2019 | Oct 2019 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-229536 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2018 | Dec 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-224189 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2018 | Jan 2019 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-223567 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2018 | Aug 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-214662 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2018 | Oct 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-214612 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2018 | Apr 2019 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-214473 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-212934 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-210871 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2017 | Sep 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-199582 | Unfair labor practice | May 2017 | Mar 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-197368 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2017 | May 2017 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-177816 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2016 | Feb 2019 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-163466 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2015 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-160037 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2015 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-158759 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Nov 2015 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-158747 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-157300 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2015 | Aug 2015 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-154038 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Apr 2016 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-147879 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Dec 2015 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-147349 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-137735 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2014 | Dec 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-133663 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2014 | Sep 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-122526 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | Mar 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-122274 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | May 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-109637 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-099831 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2013 | Mar 2013 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-074271 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-067677 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-064835 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-051561 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-050880 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-047763 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2004 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-03-24 | Referral | 9 | 1 | $357,000 | |
| 2024-11-07 | Programmed Related | 11 | 6 | $10,000 | |
| 2024-03-19 | Planned | 3 | — | $15,500 | |
| 2024-03-19 | Planned | 26 | 15 | $116,250 | |
| 2020-02-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-11-21 | Planned | 39 | 24 | $42,145 | |
| 2004-10-27 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $675 | |
| 2004-10-27 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $2,700 | |
| 2003-03-20 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-01-22 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-01-18 | Planned | 25 | 23 | $8,250 | |
| 1992-09-28 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $120 | |
| 1991-11-04 | Planned | 32 | 1 | $630 | |
| 1990-06-12 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-04-26 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-10-26 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $490 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY is one of 7 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Michigan Sugar Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Michigan Sugar Company across all 7 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in beet sugar manufacturing within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYBAY CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COCARROLLTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- Michigan Sugar CompanyBAY CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYCARO — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYSEBEWAING — 2 federal enforcement records
- MEADE PILING GROUND DBA MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYKINDE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY - SEBEWAINGSEBEWAING — 1 federal enforcement record
- MONITOR SUGAR CO AGRICULTURAL DIVBAY CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Michigan Sugar Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYBAY CITY, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COCARROLLTON, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- Michigan Sugar CompanyBAY CITY, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYCARO, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANYSEBEWAING, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COSAGINAW, MI — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Michigan Sugar Company locationsParent rollup
- Beet Sugar ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
- Beet Sugar Manufacturing in MIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Michigan Sugar Company, which operates 7 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 154 violations and $553,760 in total penalties.
- How does MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY operates in the beet sugar manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.8.