BLACKMER
1809 CENTURY, SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49509
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Inspection records
Dec 5, 2005#307733683Dec 5, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#307733683$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #307733683
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1809 Century Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
- Industry
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4082212901 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2006 | - | - |
Apr 29, 1999#125176776Apr 29, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#125176776$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125176776
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 6, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 9, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1809 Century Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
- 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.
Feb 22, 1999#127148963Feb 22, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127148963$2,1009 viol.9 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #127148963
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 1999
- Closed
- May 27, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 257
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 1809 Century Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
- 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 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $900 | $450 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.4471 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $900 | $450 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081022101 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081330802 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081446301 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081445501 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1999 | - | - |
Jul 2, 1993#114801160Jul 2, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114801160$1,3507 viol.7 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #114801160
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 2, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 260
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 1809 Century, Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081012404 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081021502 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081443901 OSHA citation code: 4081443901 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $900 | $450 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081017401 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081204201 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081216101 OSHA citation code: 4081216101 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081583101 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1993 | - | - |
Jul 8, 1991#114789522Jul 8, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114789522$5404 viol.4 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #114789522
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 266
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- 1809 Century Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.716 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081.125 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $180 | $180 | Aug 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $360 | $360 | Aug 9, 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.
5 inspections, 1991 to 2005. 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.