KOWALSKI SAUSAGE CO INC
2270 HOLBROOK AVE, HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
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Jan 9, 2020#344547518Jan 9, 2020Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#344547518$2,5005 viol.5 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #344547518
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2020
- Final Order
- Mar 13, 2020
- Closed
- Apr 7, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 2270 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.11412(3) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Mar 19, 2020 | - | Mar 13, 2020 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2020 | - | Mar 13, 2020 |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2020 | - | Mar 13, 2020 |
| 01001D | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2020 | - | Mar 13, 2020 |
| 01002 | 408.11433(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | - | Mar 13, 2020 |
Jun 28, 2012#312075948Jun 28, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#312075948$4801 viol.1 violation$480 in penalties
Inspection #312075948
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2012
- Closed
- Sep 21, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- 2270 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $480 | Aug 20, 2012 | - | - |
Feb 14, 2012#308829365Feb 14, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308829365$4,23012 viol.12 violations$4,230 in penalties
Inspection #308829365
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,300
- Penalties on Record
- $4,230
- Site Address
- 2270 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 (8 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081073101 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | $480 | Mar 15, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $480 | Mar 15, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Apr 17, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $4,200 | $2,100 | Apr 17, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IB | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 2012 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | $720 | Mar 15, 2012 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081.125 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 2012 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081003104 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Aug 2, 1993#114800642Aug 2, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114800642$90010 viol.10 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #114800642
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1993
- Contested
- Nov 23, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 13, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 2270 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 23, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Dec 5, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Dec 27, 1994 | Nov 23, 1993 | Dec 5, 1994 |
| 01002 | 4081145003 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $300 | Dec 27, 1994 | Nov 23, 1993 | Dec 5, 1994 |
| 01003 | 4081142104 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1994 | Nov 23, 1993 | Dec 5, 1994 |
| 01004 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $600 | $300 | Dec 27, 1994 | Nov 23, 1993 | Dec 5, 1994 |
| 02001 | 4081063201 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081384502 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 25, 1992#110795846Feb 25, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110795846$48013 viol.13 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #110795846
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1992
- Closed
- Jul 1, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- 2270 Holbrook Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- 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 (8 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081331201 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $320 | $320 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4082211401 | Other | 1 | 80 | $160 | $160 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 D | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081011402 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081.125 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081017401 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02006 | 4081083503 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 02007 | 4081122301 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Jun 26, 1973#14493530Jun 26, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14493530$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #14493530
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 126
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2270 Holbrook Avenue, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1973 | - | - |
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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.
6 inspections, 1973 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: meat processed from carcasses reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 3.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source