BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC
103 W SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI 49107
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Inspection records
Nov 19, 2020#345030027Nov 19, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345030027$3,8004 viol.4 violations$3,800 in penalties
Inspection #345030027
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 2020
- Final Order
- Feb 2, 2021
- Closed
- Dec 13, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,800
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.13308(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 11, 2021 | - | Feb 2, 2021 |
| 01002A | 408.15815(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 11, 2021 | - | Feb 2, 2021 |
| 01002B | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2021 | - | Feb 2, 2021 |
| 02001 | 408.22139(2) | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | - | Feb 2, 2021 |
Oct 13, 2020#344924519Oct 13, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#344924519$9001 viol.1 violation$900 in penalties
Inspection #344924519
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 2021
- Final Order
- Mar 3, 2021
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 27
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | $900 | Mar 17, 2021 | - | Mar 3, 2021 |
Sep 7, 2017#342589157Sep 7, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342589157$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342589157
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 2017
- Final Order
- Nov 24, 2017
- Closed
- Nov 27, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.10641(8) | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 24, 2017 | |
| 01001B | 408.10645(2) | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 24, 2017 | |
| 01001C | 408.10685(3) | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 24, 2017 |
Sep 7, 2017#340188598Sep 7, 2017Programmed Related (I) · Partial scope, Safety#340188598$1,2001 viol.1 violation$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #340188598
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 2017
- Contested
- Dec 18, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 11, 2018
- Closed
- Jun 11, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.10034(8) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,200 | Dec 13, 2017 | Dec 18, 2017 | Jun 11, 2018 |
Feb 8, 2016#341216091Feb 8, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341216091$7,5003 viol.3 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #341216091
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2016
- Contested
- Apr 28, 2016
- Final Order
- Oct 11, 2016
- Closed
- Feb 14, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $15,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.12373 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Apr 18, 2016 | Apr 28, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 |
Sep 16, 2014#312017205Sep 16, 2014Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#312017205$1,2506 viol.6 violations$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #312017205
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 2014
- Closed
- Nov 5, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 3254720103 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 12, 2014 | - | - |
| 01001B | 4081330801 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01001C | 4081331201 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01001D | 4081.3386 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01001E | 4081339401 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2014 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 14, 2014#315410001Jul 14, 2014Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#315410001$3,2007 viol.7 violations$3,200 in penalties
Inspection #315410001
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 2014
- Closed
- Nov 21, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,200
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003407 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $700 | Sep 12, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 14, 2014#315409987Jul 14, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#315409987$4,20011 viol.11 violations$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #315409987
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 9, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,400
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.711 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081111504 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081264801 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081331002 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
| 01005A | 4081400203 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 17, 2014 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 3, 2002#127064301Apr 3, 2002Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#127064301$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127064301
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 2002
- Closed
- May 14, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 17, 2001#127098275Oct 17, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127098275$2,10016 viol.16 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #127098275
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 2001
- Closed
- May 14, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 34
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 103 W Smith St, Buchanan, MI 49107
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $350 | Feb 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081217601 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $350 | Jan 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003A | 4081234104 | Serious | 9 | 9 | $700 | $350 | Feb 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003B | 4081236901 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003C | 4081.2373 | Serious | 9 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2002 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
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.
16 inspections, 1994 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron and steel forging reported 5.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.6%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source