RESEARCH TOOL CORPORATION
1401 S MAIN, OVID, MI 48866
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Mar 7, 2024#347328973Mar 7, 2024Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#347328973$9007 viol.7 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #347328973
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2024
- Final Order
- May 22, 2024
- Closed
- May 23, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main Street, Ovid, MI 48866
- Industry
- 333514 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.12152(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | May 29, 2024 | - | May 22, 2024 |
| 01001B | 408.12153(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 2024 | - | May 22, 2024 |
| 01002A | 408.12022 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | May 29, 2024 | - | May 22, 2024 |
| 01002B | 408.13370(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 2024 | - | May 22, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 2024 | - | May 22, 2024 |
| 02002 | 408.12015(8) | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | May 22, 2024 | |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 29, 2024 | - | May 22, 2024 |
Apr 14, 2022#345897268Apr 14, 2022Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345897268$2,45012 viol.12 violations$2,450 in penalties
Inspection #345897268
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Final Order
- Jun 7, 2022
- Closed
- Jun 7, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,450
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main Street, Ovid, MI 48866
- Industry
- 333514 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture 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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.10727(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $250 | Jun 14, 2022 | - | Jun 7, 2022 |
| 01002 | 408.11441 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Jun 14, 2022 | - | Jun 7, 2022 |
| 01003 | 408.11421(4) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | - | Jun 7, 2022 | |
| 01004 | 408.12635(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $500 | $250 | Jun 14, 2022 | - | Jun 7, 2022 |
| 01005 | 408.12764(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Jun 14, 2022 | - | Jun 7, 2022 |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 4 | 2 | $500 | $250 | Jun 14, 2022 | - | Jun 7, 2022 |
| 01007A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 4 | 3 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Jun 14, 2022 | - | Jun 7, 2022 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 1, 2015#340057884Apr 1, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#340057884$2,7006 viol.6 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #340057884
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 2015
- Final Order
- Jun 8, 2015
- Closed
- Aug 11, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 27
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main Street, Ovid, MI 48866
- Industry
- 333514 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.10727(1) | Serious | 2 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Jun 11, 2015 | - | Jun 8, 2015 |
| 01002 | 408.12635(1)(B) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Jun 11, 2015 | - | Jun 8, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $750 | Jun 11, 2015 | - | Jun 8, 2015 |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $450 | $450 | Jun 11, 2015 | - | Jun 8, 2015 |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2015 | - | Jun 8, 2015 |
| 02002 | 408.13308(1) | Other | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2015 | - | Jun 8, 2015 |
Mar 7, 2003#304874571Mar 7, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304874571$60011 viol.11 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #304874571
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 29, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main, Ovid, MI 48866
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 4081072701 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081331201 | Serious | 1 | - | $300 | $300 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081021502 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081213101 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Jun 16, 1999#125178632Jun 16, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#125178632$4003 viol.3 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #125178632
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 18, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main Street, Ovid, MI 48866
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | R440103 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $800 | $400 | Sep 30, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 3256000801 | Serious | 1 | 33 | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 33 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1999 | - | - |
Oct 21, 1997#127285229Oct 21, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127285229$1,12515 viol.15 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #127285229
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 13, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main, Ovid, MI 48866
- 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 (7 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 5 | 4 | $450 | $225 | Jan 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081122205 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $450 | $225 | Jan 21, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $225 | Jan 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081263502 OSHA citation code: 4081263502 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $450 | $225 | Dec 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081331201 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $225 | Dec 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081.125 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081022101 | Other | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Sep 20, 1989#108037326Sep 20, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108037326$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108037326
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 1989
- Closed
- Oct 10, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1401 S Main Street, Ovid, MI 48866
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read 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.
7 inspections, 1989 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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