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AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC
$106,808
penalties
93
viol.
23
insp.

AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC

8435 ST AUBIN AVE, DETROIT, MI 48212

Inspections
23
May 1994 to Oct 2009 · 22 safety, 1 health
Violations
93
across 23 inspections
Penalties on record
$106,808
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 56Willful 0Repeat 7Other 30

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Inspection records

Jun 30, 2003Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#304917693$1501 viol.

Inspection #304917693

Dates

Opened
Jun 30, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Jun 30, 2003
Closed
Aug 13, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
4

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$150
Penalties on Record
$150
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
Industry
237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014084061702Serious11$150$150Jul 29, 2003--
Dec 26, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304873847$01 viol.

Inspection #304873847

Dates

Opened
Dec 26, 2002
Closing Conference Date
Mar 4, 2003
Closed
Apr 30, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,500
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
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
Industry
336350 Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts 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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014082213201
OSHA citation code: 4082213201 A
Other1798$0$0Apr 7, 2003--
Mar 5, 2001Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#125131755$10,87513 viol.

Inspection #125131755

Dates

Opened
Mar 5, 2001
Closing Conference Date
Apr 16, 2001
Closed
Aug 24, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,060

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
11 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$10,875
Penalties on Record
$10,875
Site Address
8435 St Aubin Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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 (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A3255110303
OSHA citation code: 3255110303 A III
Serious11$4,500$4,500Jul 11, 2001--
01001B3255110303
OSHA citation code: 3255110303 A III
Serious11$0$0Jul 11, 2001--
01002A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01
Serious11$2,625$2,625Jul 11, 2001--
01002B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 I04
Serious11$0$0Jul 11, 2001--
01002C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01
Serious11$0$0Jul 11, 2001--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 17, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124990821$21,6777 viol.

Inspection #124990821

Dates

Opened
Sep 17, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Sep 20, 1999
Closed
Jan 4, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
6 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$43,350
Penalties on Record
$21,677
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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 (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014081072201Serious120$4,250$2,125Jan 5, 2000--
010024081141103Serious110$2,975$1,488Jan 5, 2000--
010034081146101Serious15$2,975$1,488Jan 5, 2000--
010044081141101Serious120$2,975$1,488Jan 5, 2000--
010054081330901Serious120$4,250$2,125Jan 5, 2000--

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 27, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#127155174$4,3502 viol.

Inspection #127155174

Dates

Opened
Mar 27, 1999
Closing Conference Date
Jun 1, 1999
Contested
Sep 17, 1999
Final Order
Jun 12, 2000
Closed
Jul 26, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,300
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$7,250
Penalties on Record
$4,350
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014081215401Serious1120$5,000$3,000Jul 17, 2000Sep 17, 1999Jun 12, 2000
010024081.2193
OSHA citation code: 40812193 E
Serious12$2,250$1,350Jul 17, 2000Sep 17, 1999Jun 12, 2000
Oct 2, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125071373$17,5516 viol.

Inspection #125071373

Dates

Opened
Oct 2, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Oct 7, 1998
Contested
Jan 25, 1999
Final Order
Aug 9, 1999
Closed
Aug 16, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,200
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
5 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$30,175
Penalties on Record
$17,551
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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 (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014081144901Serious110$2,975$2,082Sep 13, 1999Jan 25, 1999Aug 9, 1999
010024081.2640
OSHA citation code: 40812640 A
Serious110$2,975$2,082Sep 13, 1999Jan 25, 1999Aug 9, 1999
010034081262003Serious110$2,975$0Sep 13, 1999Jan 25, 1999Aug 9, 1999
010044081262001Serious145$2,125$0Sep 13, 1999Jan 25, 1999Aug 9, 1999
010054081262002Serious145$2,125$1,487Sep 13, 1999Jan 25, 1999Aug 9, 1999

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 10, 1997Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#127282606$12,3907 viol.

Inspection #127282606

Dates

Opened
Nov 10, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Jan 6, 1998
Closed
Apr 17, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
2 serious, 5 repeat
Initial Penalties
$24,780
Penalties on Record
$12,390
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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 (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014081021302Serious11$1,050$525Mar 23, 1998--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA
Serious13$1,050$525Apr 14, 1998--
020014081003409Repeat54$5,600$2,800Apr 14, 1998--
020024081072701Repeat23$5,600$2,800Mar 23, 1998--
020034081073101Repeat12$5,600$2,800Mar 23, 1998--

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.

Oct 3, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#127282333$00 viol.

Inspection #127282333

Dates

Opened
Oct 3, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Nov 10, 1997
Closed
Jan 5, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Aug 20, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125109108$17,50033 viol.

Inspection #125109108

Dates

Opened
Aug 20, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Oct 14, 1996
Contested
Feb 19, 1997
Closed
Jan 5, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
33
Violation Types
15 serious, 18 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$19,600
Penalties on Record
$17,500
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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.

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Feb 19, 1997. Final orders are recorded through Oct 12, 1998. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 33 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010014080.1011
OSHA citation code: 40801011 A
Serious12$1,400$1,400Jan 16, 1997--
010024081001503Serious33$1,050$1,050Jan 16, 1997--
010034081003408Serious14$1,050$1,050Dec 10, 1996--
010044081003403Serious716$1,400$1,050Jan 16, 1997Feb 19, 1997Oct 12, 1998
010054081003409Serious43200$1,400$1,050Nov 16, 1998Feb 19, 1997Oct 12, 1998

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 33 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $400 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order

Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 5 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 1 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jun 14, 1995FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124856808$1,6253 viol.

Inspection #124856808

Dates

Opened
Jun 14, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Jun 15, 1995
Contested
Aug 22, 1995
Closed
Jun 1, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
4,200
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,250
Penalties on Record
$1,625
Site Address
1840 Holbrook Ave, Detroit, MI 48212
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.

Incident Investigation Summaries

Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.

FatalityJun 13, 1995

Employee killed when crushed by loader/unloader arm

Injury: FractureBody part: MultipleSource: MachineEvent: Struck By

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Aug 22, 1995. Final orders are recorded through Dec 14, 1998. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious11$1,625$1,625Jul 20, 1995Aug 22, 1995Dec 14, 1998
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA
Serious11$1,625$0Jul 20, 1995Aug 22, 1995Dec 14, 1998
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II
Other11$0$0Jul 20, 1995--
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Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records

About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

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.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.

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.

Standards cited

1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)8 citations · $9,150
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces6 citations · $1,875
40810015036 citations · $26,740

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