G A RICHARDS CO
1060 KEN O SHA INDUSTRIAL DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
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Inspection records
Aug 7, 2019#344176193Aug 7, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344176193$1,7501 viol.1 violation$1,750 in penalties
Inspection #344176193
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2019
- Final Order
- Oct 21, 2019
- Closed
- Dec 3, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 78
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,750
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken-O-Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates eight fingers in press brake
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.10034(3) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 16, 2019 | - | Oct 21, 2019 |
Aug 20, 2013#315403139Aug 20, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315403139$32,33628 viol.28 violations$32,336 in penalties
Inspection #315403139
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 115
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 7 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80,840
- Penalties on Record
- $32,336
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Park Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
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 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,800 | $1,120 | Nov 11, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003407 | Serious | 2 | 13 | $2,800 | $1,120 | Nov 11, 2013 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081021302 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,600 | $640 | Oct 9, 2013 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081043305 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,600 | $640 | Nov 11, 2013 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081044301 OSHA citation code: 4081044301 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,600 | $640 | Oct 9, 2013 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 21, 2010#312036635Jan 21, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312036635$1,12517 viol.17 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #312036635
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 2010
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 97
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,550
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Park Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
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 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $450 | $195 | May 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $195 | May 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $450 | $195 | May 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IB | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 5, 2000#127086833Jul 5, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127086833$1,40013 viol.13 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #127086833
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 5, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 2000
- Closed
- Nov 13, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 73
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 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 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Sep 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Sep 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081246101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Sep 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081263201 OSHA citation code: 4081263201 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Sep 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 6, 1997#125035659Mar 6, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#125035659$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125035659
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 31, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 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 9, 1996#125035204Oct 9, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125035204$1,3009 viol.9 violations$1,300 in penalties
Inspection #125035204
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 9, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,300
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Nov 5, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Oct 31, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081022101 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081063205 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1996 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081122301 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 3, 1995#124828492Jan 3, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124828492$1,3503 viol.3 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #124828492
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $675 | $675 | Feb 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 D | Serious | 2 | 4 | $675 | $675 | Feb 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1995 | - | - |
Feb 2, 1994#124314121Feb 2, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124314121$8006 viol.6 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #124314121
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 21, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081128102 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $200 | $200 | Apr 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.2612 OSHA citation code: 40812612 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Apr 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081262003 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Apr 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4082211401 | Other | 1 | 40 | $100 | $100 | Mar 16, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081003302 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 1994 | - | - |
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.
Jan 26, 1993#114640212Jan 26, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114640212$2,8504 viol.4 violations$2,850 in penalties
Inspection #114640212
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 19, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,850
- Penalties on Record
- $2,850
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003405 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Mar 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081111504 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081263502 OSHA citation code: 4081263502 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Mar 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081215401 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Mar 25, 1993 | - | - |
May 18, 1990#110712155May 18, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110712155$015 viol.15 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110712155
Dates
- Opened
- May 18, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1060 Ken O Sha Industrial Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- 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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 C | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081003407 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081011402 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081044701 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 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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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.
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