Establishment profile
MORAN IRON WORKS INC
11739 M-68-33, ONAWAY, MI, 49765
Operated by Metal Quest
335999 — All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
EIN 382663455
Summary
MORAN IRON WORKS INC has accumulated 36 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $3,270 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 70 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MORAN IRON WORKS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · 21 citations in this view · $3,270 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.064502 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1998 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.187201 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003403 | 1 | 1 | $480 | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0501 B04 II | 1 | 1 | $320 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.251803 | 1 | 1 | $320 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4084.074304 | 1 | 1 | $320 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4081.339003 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.337001 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2637 | 1 | 1 | $75 | Jul 1998 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 4081.184501 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4080.1014 C | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003601 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.121101 C | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.184301 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.400704 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.541602 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2014 | Aug 2014 |
| 29 CFR 4081.126101 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3359 within MI. Peer group: 70 employers. This establishment has 36 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 45 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 MORAN IRON WORKS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MORAN IRON WORKS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in MI — for Metal Quest, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Metal Quest operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 1 citation · 1S&S · 1 contractor · $72 proposed / $72 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6179620 | O-N Minerals - Calcite Operation Presque Isle, MI contractor: Moran Iron Works Inc | Mar 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $72 | $72 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MORAN IRON WORKS 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 MORAN IRON WORKS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MORAN IRON WORKS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MORAN IRON WORKS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of the InteriorGREAT LAKES FISHERIES RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT VESSEL FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REGION 3, GREEN BAY FISH RESEARCH OFFICE, NEW FRANKEN, WI.contract · Last action 2019-08-21$2,074,788
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION AND DELIVERY OF FOUR (4) CULVERT VALVE BULKHEADS AND ALL APPURTENANT ITEMS SHALL BE MADE TO THE MELDAHL LOCKS AND DAM, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HUNTINGTON DISTRICT.contract · Last action 2025-06-25$1,239,330
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION AND DELIVERY OF THE TWO DEWATERING STRUCTURES AND ALL APPURTENANT ITEMS SHALL BE MADE TO MELDAHL LOCKS AND DAM.contract · Last action 2024-09-24$467,226
- Department of DefenseKRL NEEDLE PANELS "A" AND END CLOSUREScontract · Last action 2022-08-03$385,020
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION OF TWO (2)NEEDLE BEAMS FOR MARMET LOCKS AND DAMcontract · Last action 2019-09-30$278,000
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION AND DELIVERY OF A BULKHEAD FOR DELAWARE LAKE, DELAWARE, OHIO FOR THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HUNTINGTON DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2025-10-23$268,618
- Department of CommerceVESSEL REPAIRScontract · Last action 2022-03-02$249,340
- Department of DefenseWIO BULKHEAD REPAIRcontract · Last action 2023-05-11$198,643
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION OF DRAFT TUBE BULKHEADScontract · Last action 2019-11-22$140,128
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION OF AIR COMPRESSOR STAND FOR MELDAHL LOCK AND DAM, FELICITY, OH, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HUNTINGTON DISTRICT.contract · Last action 2025-06-18$92,674
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION OF AIR COMPRESSOR STAND FOR CAPT. ANTHONY MELDAHL LOCK AND DAM, US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HUNTINGTON DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2023-09-14$78,850
- Department of DefenseW81F8E52467907contract · Last action 2025-09-17$69,779
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE TWO LIFTING LUGS PER ATTACHED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO MELDAHL LOCKS AND DAM.contract · Last action 2025-08-22$65,175
- Department of DefenseGRO BULKHEAD REPAIRcontract · Last action 2023-05-18$55,766
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION AND DELIVERY OF MATTRESS BULKHEAD FOR FISHTRAP LAKE, SHELBIANA, KENTUCKY. US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HUNTINGTON DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2023-06-09$49,225
- Department of the InteriorSUPPLY: SULLIVAN CREEK ALUMINUM DAM BOARDScontract · Last action 2017-08-16$27,095
- Department of DefenseTASK ORDER FOR FABRICATION OF MATTRESS BULKHEAD FOR EAST LYNN LAKE, EAST LYNN, WV, HUNTINGTON DISTRICT.contract · Last action 2023-06-09$23,850
- Department of CommerceSERVICES FOR BOAT EXHAUST SYSTEM UPGRADEcontract · Last action 2023-02-06$14,775
- Department of CommerceEMERGENCY VESSEL HAUL AND STORAGEcontract · Last action 2022-01-05$14,684
- Department of the InteriorALUMINUM AND STEEL TUBING, CHANNEL, ANGLES AND PLATEScontract · Last action 2008-09-09$4,720
- Department of Homeland SecurityMACK NESU FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTcontract · Last action 2009-06-10$685
- Department of DefenseFABRICATION AND PARTS REHABILITATION IDIQ NTE $5M. BASE YEAR PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS.contract · Last action 2025-09-29$0
- Department of DefenseGUARANTEED AMOUNT FOR FABRICATION IDIQ FOR THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HUNTINGTON DISTRICTcontract · Last action 2024-11-26$0
- Department of DefenseCULVERT VALVE BULKHEAD REPAIRS FOR WILLOW ISLAND LOCKS & DAM, NEWPORT, OHcontract · Last action 2021-09-28$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332710 - MACHINE SHOPS. Last action: 2025-10-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-16 | Planned | 11 | 3 | $1,680 | |
| 2012-02-23 | Complaint | 6 | 2 | $480 | |
| 2011-07-14 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $960 | |
| 1998-06-03 | Planned | 10 | 2 | $150 | |
| 1997-03-03 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-02-17 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MORAN IRON WORKS INC is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Metal Quest.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Metal Quest across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MORAN IRON WORKS 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 MORAN IRON WORKS INC's OSHA violation history?
- MORAN IRON WORKS INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $3,270 in total penalties.
- How does MORAN IRON WORKS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- MORAN IRON WORKS INC operates in the all other miscellaneous electrical equipment and component manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4. MORAN IRON WORKS INC's self-reported DART rate is 2.89 compared to an industry average of 0.7.