CENTRAL GEAR INC
540 AJAX DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
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Sep 28, 2023#346998933Sep 28, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346998933$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #346998933
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 9, 2023
- Final Order
- Nov 28, 2023
- Closed
- Nov 28, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 540 Ajax Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.12154(5) | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 28, 2023 |
Mar 16, 2020#344698089Mar 16, 2020Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#344698089$1,20012 viol.12 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #344698089
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2020
- Final Order
- Jun 8, 2020
- Closed
- Jun 12, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 540 Ajax Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332710 Machine Shops
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 (8 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.10716 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $200 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 01002 | 408.10727(1) | Serious | 3 | 2 | $400 | $200 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 01003 | 408.10731(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 01004 | 408.12635(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $200 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $400 | $200 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 01006A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $200 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 01006B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
| 02001 | 408.12131(1) | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 2020 | - | Jun 8, 2020 |
Showing the 8 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.
Jan 27, 1997#125030486Jan 27, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125030486$6,40030 viol.30 violations$6,400 in penalties
Inspection #125030486
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 9, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 30
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 2 repeat, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,200
- Penalties on Record
- $6,400
- Site Address
- 540 Ajax Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- 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 (8 of 30 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $800 | $400 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $400 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081018701 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $600 | $300 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081.711 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $800 | $400 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081072201 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $600 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081.736 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01008 | 4081.712 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 30 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 29, 1995#125099655Nov 29, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125099655$8009 viol.9 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #125099655
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1995
- Closed
- Jan 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 540 Ajax Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- 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 (8 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 6 | 10 | $350 | $350 | Jan 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081111502 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $150 | $150 | Jan 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jan 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jan 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081215401 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1995 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081400403 | Other | 1 | 23 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Sep 4, 1991#114777535Sep 4, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#114777535$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114777535
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 540 Ajax Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- 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.
May 15, 1991#114783194May 15, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114783194$60013 viol.13 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #114783194
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 540 Ajax Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- 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 (8 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 4 | 9 | $300 | $300 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081331201 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 40801014JJ | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081021302 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081073101 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081.716 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081215401 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 02006 | 4081216101 OSHA citation code: 4081216101 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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.
6 inspections, 1991 to 2023. 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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: machine shops reported 2.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.0%; NAICS 33271 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source