HI LEX CORP
5200 WAYNE RD, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015 · NAICS 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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Inspection records
May 18, 1995#124918103May 18, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124918103$1,4007 viol.7 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #124918103
Dates
- Opened
- May 18, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 5, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 480
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire 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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081073101 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Jul 25, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081022703 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081083503 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081121206 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1995 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081122501 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 2, 1993#114517766Nov 2, 1993Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#114517766$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #114517766
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 9, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- 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
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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 | R440103 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 7, 1994 | - | - |
Jun 10, 1993#114797038Jun 10, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114797038$6,19511 viol.11 violations$6,195 in penalties
Inspection #114797038
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 30, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 420
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,390
- Penalties on Record
- $6,195
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire 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 (6 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 200 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Aug 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IB | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,050 | $525 | Aug 3, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,050 | $525 | Aug 3, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081.2444 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $700 | Aug 25, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081247704 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Sep 29, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 16, 1992#110951407Sep 16, 1992Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#110951407$9,8009 viol.9 violations$9,800 in penalties
Inspection #110951407
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 15, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 365
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $9,800
- Penalties on Record
- $9,800
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081003403 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Nov 12, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081003403 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081246101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 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.
Apr 6, 1992#110950946Apr 6, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110950946$7,28010 viol.10 violations$7,280 in penalties
Inspection #110950946
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 21, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 27, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,280
- Penalties on Record
- $7,280
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire 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 (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Jul 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 C | Serious | 1 | 150 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jul 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081246308 OSHA citation code: 4081246308 C | Serious | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081241201 | Serious | 1 | 150 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jul 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003403 | Repeat | 2 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Jun 9, 1992 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081.125 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 9, 1992 | - | - |
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.
Sep 16, 1991#110950169Sep 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110950169$8802 viol.2 violations$880 in penalties
Inspection #110950169
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 1991
- Contested
- Feb 7, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $880
- Penalties on Record
- $880
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Feb 7, 1992. Final orders are recorded through Apr 26, 1993. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 40 | $700 | $700 | Jun 1, 1993 | Feb 7, 1992 | Apr 26, 1993 |
| 02001 | 4081003403 | Repeat | 3 | 6 | $180 | $180 | Jan 23, 1992 | - | - |
Mar 4, 1991#110932944Mar 4, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110932944$2,60012 viol.12 violations$2,600 in penalties
Inspection #110932944
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,600
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire 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 (6 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081623302 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003403 | Repeat | 3 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Apr 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081003409 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Apr 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081003601 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081204201 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 03003 | 4081217601 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Dec 14, 1990#110926656Dec 14, 1990Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#110926656$8102 viol.2 violations$810 in penalties
Inspection #110926656
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 570
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $810
- Penalties on Record
- $810
- Site Address
- 5200 Wayne Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 4081243401 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Feb 7, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $360 | $360 | Feb 28, 1991 | - | - |
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 48,574 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: spring and wire product manufacturing reported 3.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.7%; NAICS 33261 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source