Summary
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION has accumulated 0 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 31 years of recorded history.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
Peer comparison
Fewer violations than most other employers in NAICS 3352 within MI. Peer group: 15 employers. This establishment has 0 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 7 violations · $492 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMLA (family & medical leave) | Apr 2008 – Mar 2022 | 3 | 7 | 1 | $492 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 4 cases · 7 violations · $492 in backwages · 4 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 – Mar 2022 | Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | FMLA | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Dec 2018 – Jun 2019 | Household Refrigerator and Home Freezer Manufacturing | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Jan 2017 – Apr 2017 | Major Appliance Manufacturing | FMLA | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Sep 2007 – Apr 2008 | Household Refrigerator and Home Freezer Manufacturing | FMLA | 3 | 1 | $492 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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.). 6 cases · 6 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-143588 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2014 | Nov 2015 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-140404 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2014 | Dec 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-052444 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-051431 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2008 | Sep 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-050220 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2007 | May 2007 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-050203 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 | 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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 4 facilities · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WHIRLPOOL CORP 151 RIVERVIEW DR · BENTON HARBOR, MI, 49022 | Water | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 2 | 0 | — | Jan 2025 | View → |
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 750 MONTE RD · BENTON HARBOR, MI, 49022 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jul 2002 | View → |
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ROSS FIELD AIRPORT · BENTON HARBOR, MI, 49022 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Dec 1993 | View → |
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 2000 M-63 NORTH · BENTON HARBOR, MI, 49022 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.. Most recent recall: 2023-09-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #23791 | Sep 2023 | The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards #19189 | Aug 2019 | The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard #16253 | Aug 2016 | Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Due to Risk of Burns #15200 | Jul 2015 | The extendable roller rack can unexpectedly disengage when fully extended, posing a risk of burns to consumers. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of Homeland SecurityPURCHASE ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT WORKBENCHES FOR THE HSI RAVEN INNOVATION LABcontract · Last action 2021-11-23$24,782
- Smithsonian InstitutionOFFICE FURNITURE, MATERIAL AND PARTS FOR LOCKSMITH SHOPcontract · Last action 2009-09-18$6,563
- Department of DefenseMODULAR STORAGE CABINETScontract · Last action 2016-09-28$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 337211 - WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2021-11-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-31 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-06-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-09-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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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- What is WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 0 violations and $0 in total penalties.