BROWN CORP OF IONIA
314 S STEEL ST, IONIA, MI 48846 · NAICS 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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Inspection records
Nov 12, 1991#110900990Nov 12, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110900990$5,40031 viol.31 violations$5,400 in penalties
Inspection #110900990
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 1991
- Contested
- Feb 20, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 31
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 repeat, 22 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $5,400
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Feb 20, 1992. Final orders are recorded through Oct 10, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 31 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081246201 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $700 | $700 | Jan 23, 1992 | Feb 20, 1992 | Oct 10, 1994 |
| 01002 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 C | Serious | 4 | 14 | $500 | $500 | Dec 22, 1991 | Feb 20, 1992 | Oct 10, 1994 |
| 01003 | 4081247705 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $700 | $700 | Jan 23, 1992 | Feb 20, 1992 | Oct 10, 1994 |
| 01004 | 4081247701 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $500 | $500 | Nov 14, 1994 | Feb 20, 1992 | Oct 10, 1994 |
| 01005 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 A | Serious | 2 | 4 | $600 | $600 | Jan 23, 1992 | Feb 20, 1992 | Oct 10, 1994 |
| 02001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 14, 1994 | Feb 20, 1992 | Oct 10, 1994 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 16, 1991#110809167May 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110809167$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110809167
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 5, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003407 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081121101 OSHA citation code: 4081121101 D | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1991 | - | - |
Jan 4, 1991#110808573Jan 4, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#110808573$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110808573
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 4, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 118
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 19, 1990#110808482Oct 19, 1990Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#110808482$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110808482
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 8, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 155
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Aug 8, 1990#110808045Aug 8, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110808045$1,7006 viol.6 violations$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #110808045
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 1990
- Contested
- Nov 6, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 229
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 6, 1990. Final orders are recorded through Aug 19, 1991. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081246102 OSHA citation code: 4081246102 A | Serious | 5 | 7 | $800 | $800 | Sep 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081246303 OSHA citation code: 4081246303 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $700 | Sep 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 D | Other | 4 | 10 | $1,600 | $0 | Sep 24, 1990 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081241201 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1990 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081.2476 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1991 | Nov 6, 1990 | Aug 19, 1991 |
| 04001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Sep 24, 1990 | - | - |
May 4, 1990#110695418May 4, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#110695418$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110695418
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 12, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Feb 28, 1990#110694957Feb 28, 1990Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#110694957$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #110694957
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 1990
- Closed
- May 8, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.2612 OSHA citation code: 40812612 D | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1990 | - | - |
Nov 30, 1987#110694452Nov 30, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110694452$1,26020 viol.20 violations$1,260 in penalties
Inspection #110694452
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1989
- Closed
- May 4, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 172
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 18 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $1,260
- Site Address
- 314 S Steel St, Ionia, MI 48846
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $630 | $630 | Feb 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081246101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $630 | $630 | Jan 25, 1990 | - | - |
| 01013 | 4081263502 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081012101 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081018101 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081021302 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 17,010 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: motor vehicle metal stamping reported 3.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.6%; NAICS 33637 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source