DARE PRODUCTS INC
860 BETTERLY, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015
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Inspection records
May 2, 2007#308870260May 2, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308870260$5,46027 viol.27 violations$5,460 in penalties
Inspection #308870260
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 2007
- Closed
- Sep 19, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 5 repeat, 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,100
- Penalties on Record
- $5,460
- Site Address
- 860 Betterly, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product 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 (8 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $450 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $450 | Jul 31, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.716 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $750 | $450 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081246201 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $450 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $450 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081623407 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $750 | $450 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081021302 | Repeat | 2 | 6 | $1,500 | $900 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002A | 4081072701 | Repeat | 2 | 4 | $1,500 | $900 | Sep 4, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 3, 2004#307731034Aug 3, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307731034$4,50019 viol.19 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #307731034
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 2004
- Closed
- Oct 11, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 860 Betterly, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 326121 Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape 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 (8 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081021302 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081.711 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $800 | $400 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081111504 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081246303 OSHA citation code: 4081246303 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081241102 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 01008 | 4081241201 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Oct 12, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 5, 1995#114874019Jan 5, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114874019$10,05025 viol.25 violations$10,050 in penalties
Inspection #114874019
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 9, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,050
- Penalties on Record
- $10,050
- Site Address
- 860 Betterly, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- 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 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $600 | $600 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.123 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081021302 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $450 | $450 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081072701 | Serious | 9 | 8 | $450 | $450 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081073101 | Serious | 3 | 8 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081.711 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $600 | $600 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081.716 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008 | 4081072201 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Apr 6, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 13, 1991#110933017Mar 13, 1991Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#110933017$3201 viol.1 violation$320 in penalties
Inspection #110933017
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 20, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $320
- Penalties on Record
- $320
- Site Address
- 860 Betterly, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $320 | $320 | Apr 5, 1991 | - | - |
Feb 1, 1991#110932803Feb 1, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110932803$96017 viol.17 violations$960 in penalties
Inspection #110932803
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $960
- Penalties on Record
- $960
- Site Address
- 860 Betterly, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- 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 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $320 | $320 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081073101 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $320 | $320 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081331201 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $320 | $320 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003305 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081003409 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081021302 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081064502 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081063201 | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Feb 16, 1989#108039033Feb 16, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#108039033$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108039033
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 21, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 860 Betterly Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | R350201 OSHA citation code: R350201 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | R420103 OSHA citation code: R420103 B I | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
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, 1989 to 2007. 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.