SUMMIT POLYMERS INC VALLEY PLANT #2
3140 E KILGORE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49002
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Inspection records
Aug 17, 2001#127164382Aug 17, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#127164382$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #127164382
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2001
- Closed
- Oct 15, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 259
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081622103 | Other | 3 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2001 | - | - |
Sep 4, 1998#127143394Sep 4, 1998Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#127143394$1,5004 viol.4 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #127143394
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 268
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIA | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1998 | - | - |
Nov 9, 1995#124925090Nov 9, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124925090$5,60016 viol.16 violations$5,600 in penalties
Inspection #124925090
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 331
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,200
- Penalties on Record
- $5,600
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 (6 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081001501 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,050 | $525 | Dec 29, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003403 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,050 | $525 | Dec 29, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081003409 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,050 | $525 | Dec 29, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081022001 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $525 | Dec 7, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081063201 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $525 | Dec 29, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081622103 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,750 | $875 | Mar 29, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 17, 1994#124302647Aug 17, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124302647$1,95110 viol.10 violations$1,951 in penalties
Inspection #124302647
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 9, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,900
- Penalties on Record
- $1,951
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081144202 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $1,625 | $813 | Nov 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $488 | Nov 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,300 | $650 | Nov 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081021302 | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081338712 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081400702 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Oct 1, 1992#114876782Oct 1, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114876782$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114876782
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 235
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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.
Aug 18, 1992#114876535Aug 18, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114876535$3,3009 viol.9 violations$3,300 in penalties
Inspection #114876535
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 28, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 235
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $3,300
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003401 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $900 | $900 | Oct 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003401 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081400909 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $900 | $900 | Oct 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081621101 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081621103 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Oct 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081001501 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 28, 1991#114778327Aug 28, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114778327$9006 viol.6 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #114778327
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 30, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $450 | $450 | Nov 27, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $450 | Oct 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081063201 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081204201 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 B | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1991 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1991 | - | - |
Nov 2, 1989#110678281Nov 2, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110678281$1004 viol.4 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #110678281
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 3140 E Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49002
- 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 | 4081.125 | Repeat | 2 | 3 | $100 | $100 | Dec 8, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081063205 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081213101 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 3090040010 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 1989 | - | - |
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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.
8 inspections, 1989 to 2001. 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.