CHECKER MOTORS CORP
2016 N PITCHER, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007 · NAICS 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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Inspection records
Oct 30, 2008#308826866Oct 30, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308826866$15,75019 viol.19 violations$15,750 in penalties
Inspection #308826866
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2009
- Contested
- Mar 17, 2009
- Closed
- Jan 6, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 320
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,750
- Penalties on Record
- $15,750
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 Mar 17, 2009. Final orders are recorded through Feb 8, 2010. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003407 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jan 28, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 |
| 01002 | 4081012401 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jan 28, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 |
| 01003 | 4081023101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jan 28, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 |
| 01004 | 4081021502 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Jan 28, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 |
| 01005 | 4081144202 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 8, 2010 |
Showing the 5 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.
Sep 5, 2003#125175422Sep 5, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125175422$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125175422
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 17, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 251
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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.
Dec 16, 2002#125174672Dec 16, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125174672$2,2501 viol.1 violation$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #125174672
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 3, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 333512
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 | 3256010701 | Serious | 1 | 350 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Apr 15, 2003 | - | - |
Jan 6, 1999#127146454Jan 6, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#127146454$2,1007 viol.7 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #127146454
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 15, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 413
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $525 | Mar 8, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081216101 OSHA citation code: 4081216101 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $525 | Mar 8, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.7211 OSHA citation code: 40817211 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 14, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $525 | Mar 8, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081.2138 OSHA citation code: 40812138 C | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Mar 14, 1997#124983370Mar 14, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124983370$4,51520 viol.20 violations$4,515 in penalties
Inspection #124983370
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 1997
- Closed
- May 15, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 370
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 repeat, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,030
- Penalties on Record
- $4,515
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 (5 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081022703 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.716 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072201 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081144202 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081142104 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $525 | Apr 23, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 17, 1996#124977471Jun 17, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124977471$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #124977471
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 18, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 2, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 383
- 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
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 | 4081001503 | Other | 5 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1996 | - | - |
Jan 23, 1996#124919192Jan 23, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124919192$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #124919192
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 18, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 420
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081241101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 4, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Mar 4, 1996 | - | - |
Nov 6, 1995#124925066Nov 6, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124925066$1,3652 viol.2 violations$1,365 in penalties
Inspection #124925066
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 1995
- Contested
- Jan 31, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,365
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 Jan 31, 1996. Final orders are recorded through Feb 10, 1997. 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 | 4081.2424 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,100 | $1,365 | Mar 3, 1997 | Jan 31, 1996 | Feb 10, 1997 |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1995 | - | - |
Feb 23, 1995#124925207Feb 23, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124925207$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124925207
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1995
- Closed
- May 4, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081021301 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 8, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 D | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 8, 1995 | - | - |
Jan 3, 1994#124302035Jan 3, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124302035$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #124302035
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2016 N Pitcher, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 C | Other | 2 | 8 | $1,050 | $0 | Feb 14, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
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