FERNDALE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPT & WATER DEPT
521 E CAMBOURNE, FERNDALE, MI 48220
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Inspection records
Mar 2, 1998#125012914Mar 2, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125012914$2,0279 viol.9 violations$2,027 in penalties
Inspection #125012914
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1998
- Closed
- Jul 7, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,050
- Penalties on Record
- $2,027
- Site Address
- 521 E Cambourne, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081022101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $338 | May 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.716 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $338 | May 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $675 | $338 | May 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $338 | May 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081072701 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,350 | $675 | Apr 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081021502 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081068503 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 03004 | 4081388103 | Other | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1998 | - | - |
Oct 30, 1996#125030403Oct 30, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125030403$2,70013 viol.13 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #125030403
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1996
- Closed
- May 5, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 521 E Cambourne, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $800 | $400 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072201 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $800 | $400 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081725102 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Feb 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $600 | $300 | Feb 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Apr 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4082211104 | Other | 1 | 28 | $400 | $200 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081003303 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081122205 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C03 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
Mar 15, 1991#110711744Mar 15, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110711744$011 viol.11 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110711744
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1991
- Closed
- May 9, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 33
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 521 E Cambourne, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081021302 OSHA citation code: 4081021302 A BC | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081022703 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081044301 OSHA citation code: 4081044301 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081045403 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081072701 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008 | 4081541612 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1991 | - | - |
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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.
3 inspections, 1991 to 1998. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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