PREFERRED TOOL & DIE CO
5400 W RIVER DR, COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321
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Dec 18, 2023#347169575Dec 18, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#347169575$70012 viol.12 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #347169575
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 27, 2023
- Final Order
- Feb 9, 2024
- Closed
- Feb 15, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 5400 West River Dr Ne, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.12463(8) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 01001B | 408.12411(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 01001C | 408.12477(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 02001 | 408.11843(6) | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2024 | - | Feb 9, 2024 |
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.
Mar 9, 2018#343013645Mar 9, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#343013645$3,40012 viol.12 violations$3,400 in penalties
Inspection #343013645
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2018
- Final Order
- Jun 19, 2018
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,800
- Penalties on Record
- $3,400
- Site Address
- 5400 West River Dr Ne, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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 | 408.10121(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | - | Jun 19, 2018 | |
| 01002 | 408.11115(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 28, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 01003A | 408.12463(7)(D) | Serious | 4 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jun 28, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 01003B | 408.12463(8)(C) | Serious | 4 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 01003C | 408.12477(1) | Serious | 4 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 01003D | 408.12461(4) | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Jun 28, 2018 | - | Jun 19, 2018 |
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.
Aug 20, 2001#127124113Aug 20, 2001Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#127124113$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127124113
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 12, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5400 W River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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.
Jan 23, 2001#127123297Jan 23, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127123297$2,50018 viol.18 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #127123297
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 12, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 5400 W River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Apr 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081201502 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Apr 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081215401 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $600 | $300 | Apr 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081247701 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $600 | $300 | Apr 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Mar 23, 2001 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081400906 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Apr 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,000 | $500 | Apr 30, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 15, 1995#124829185Jun 15, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#124829185$2401 viol.1 violation$240 in penalties
Inspection #124829185
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 15, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 1995
- Final Order
- Feb 8, 1999
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 5400 W River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081246101 | Other | 3 | 10 | $1,200 | $240 | Aug 29, 1995 | - | Feb 8, 1999 |
Jan 13, 1992#114773542Jan 13, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114773542$012 viol.12 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114773542
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1992
- Contested
- Apr 30, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 59
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5400 W River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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 Apr 30, 1992. Final orders are recorded through Apr 10, 1995. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.711 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081213101 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081246102 OSHA citation code: 4081246102 A | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1995 | Apr 30, 1992 | Apr 10, 1995 |
| 01004 | 4081246102 OSHA citation code: 4081246102 A | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1995 | Apr 30, 1992 | Apr 10, 1995 |
| 01005 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 C | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1995 | Apr 30, 1992 | Apr 10, 1995 |
| 01006 | 4081246308 OSHA citation code: 4081246308 C | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081244201 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1992 | - | - |
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.
Failure to Abate Penalties5 citations, $6,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 5 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | #124829185 | Aug 24, 1995 | $1,200 | - | - |
| 01004 | #124829185 | Aug 24, 1995 | $1,200 | - | - |
| 01005 | #124829185 | Aug 24, 1995 | $1,200 | - | - |
| 01006 | #124829185 | Aug 24, 1995 | $1,200 | - | - |
Showing the 4 FTA rows present in the first 7 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 5 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 13, 1990#110893716Nov 13, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110893716$1402 viol.2 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #110893716
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 5400 W River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 4081003401 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1991 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081122301 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $140 | $140 | Jan 14, 1991 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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, 1990 to 2023. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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: special die and tool, die set, jig, and fixture manufacturing reported 2.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.7%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source