TOWER AUTOMOTIVE
8900 INKSTER RD, ROMULUS, MI 48174
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Nov 14, 1996#124994724Nov 14, 1996Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#124994724$3,95916 viol.16 violations$3,959 in penalties
Inspection #124994724
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 1996
- Closed
- Jan 28, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 316
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat, 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,090
- Penalties on Record
- $3,959
- Site Address
- 8900 Inkster Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (16 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081142104 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,050 | $683 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081001501 | Repeat | 3 | 7 | $2,800 | $1,820 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081246303 OSHA citation code: 4081246303 E | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $2,100 | $1,365 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03001 | 40801014CC | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03003 | 4081.241 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03004 | 4081045403 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 03005 | 4081063201 | Other | 3 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03006 | 4081121101 OSHA citation code: 4081121101 D | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03007 | 4081216303 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03008 | 4081244201 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 03009 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Other | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03010 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03011 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 03012 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 04001 | 4081241201 | Other | 1 | 12 | $140 | $91 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
Oct 12, 1995#114804818Oct 12, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114804818$2,30018 viol.18 violations$2,300 in penalties
Inspection #114804818
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 29, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,300
- Site Address
- 8900 Inkster Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
- 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 (18 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081002102 | Other | 1 | 6 | $800 | $0 | Jan 11, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081001501 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $800 | $400 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081217601 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 C | Serious | 2 | 4 | $800 | $400 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081246303 OSHA citation code: 4081246303 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081264501 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.169 Air Receivers OSHA citation code: 19100169 B03 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081003401 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081003409 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081017401 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081246303 OSHA citation code: 4081246303 E | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 C | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02006 | 4081246307 OSHA citation code: 4081246307 D | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02007 | 4081241201 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1996 | - | - |
| 02008 | 4081383501 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
| 02011 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1995 | - | - |
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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.
2 inspections, 1995 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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