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TOWER INTERNATIONAL is a motor vehicle metal stamping employer in ELKTON, MI. Federal records show 8 OSHA inspections with 48 violations and $33,775 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

TOWER INTERNATIONAL

81 DRETTMANN DR, ELKTON, MI, 48731

Parent: Tower Automotive (12 locations)

336370 Top companies in Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping

EIN: 260440499

362 employees

Federal Enforcement
8
OSHA inspections
48 violations
$33,775 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
3.5
Industry Avg DART
2.1
Self-Reported DART
2.3
Self-Reported TRIR
4.7
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
8
OSHA Violations
48
Total Penalties
$33,775
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
No

Data Insights

History Span
11 years
Last Activity
7yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.7/yr
Violation Rate
4.4/yr
Violation Severity Mix
65% serious$704 avg per violation$4,222 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$33,775 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+1.2
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+0.2
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned
2
Complaint
3
Referral
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 63% of inspections
Recidivism: 5 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

99%
Worse than most peers
vs 1,600 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
97%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
93%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
8
Unfair Labor Practice
8
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOWER INTERNATIONAL's OSHA violation history?
TOWER INTERNATIONAL has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 48 violations and $33,775 in total penalties.
How does TOWER INTERNATIONAL's safety record compare to its industry?
TOWER INTERNATIONAL operates in the motor vehicle metal stamping industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5. TOWER INTERNATIONAL's self-reported DART rate is 2.34 compared to an industry average of 2.1.
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