L M GEAR CO
50550 E RUSSELL SCHMIDT DR, CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051 · NAICS 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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Mar 22, 2004#127058790Mar 22, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#127058790$1,1002 viol.2 violations$1,100 in penalties
Inspection #127058790
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 2004
- Closed
- Jul 14, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,100
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $550 | Jul 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081001503 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $550 | Jul 2, 2004 | - | - |
Mar 22, 2004#127058782Mar 22, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127058782$3,71512 viol.12 violations$3,715 in penalties
Inspection #127058782
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 24, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,425
- Penalties on Record
- $3,715
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 | 4081003403 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $550 | Jul 16, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003409 | Serious | 4 | 1 | $825 | $413 | Jul 16, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 8 | 4 | $1,100 | $550 | Jul 16, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081072201 | Serious | 8 | 1 | $825 | $413 | Jul 16, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $825 | $413 | Jul 16, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006A | 3256000501 OSHA citation code: 3256000501 A | Serious | 1 | 117 | $1,375 | $688 | Jul 19, 2004 | - | - |
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.
Jan 21, 2000#125151720Jan 21, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#125151720$3,5004 viol.4 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #125151720
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 2000
- Closed
- Aug 21, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 160
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Blvd, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3256010701 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Jul 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3256010401 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Jul 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001A | 3256000502 | Other | 1 | 160 | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001B | 3256000601 | Other | 1 | 160 | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 2000 | - | - |
Sep 16, 1999#124934472Sep 16, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124934472$4,67918 viol.18 violations$4,679 in penalties
Inspection #124934472
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 160
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,350
- Penalties on Record
- $4,679
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003403 | Serious | 7 | 10 | $1,925 | $963 | Apr 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003409 | Serious | 19 | 10 | $1,375 | $688 | Mar 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 17 | 10 | $1,925 | $963 | Mar 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $825 | $413 | Dec 17, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $413 | Dec 17, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081264501 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $825 | $413 | Dec 17, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 16, 1997#125122549Oct 16, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125122549$6884 viol.4 violations$688 in penalties
Inspection #125122549
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $688
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Blvd, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | R322009 OSHA citation code: R322009 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,375 | $688 | Jan 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
Aug 25, 1995#125081026Aug 25, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125081026$2,62518 viol.18 violations$2,625 in penalties
Inspection #125081026
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 12, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,625
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $375 | Oct 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $375 | Oct 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.736 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $375 | Oct 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081.2633 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $375 | Oct 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $375 | Oct 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $375 | Oct 30, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 14, 1992#114927742Jan 14, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114927742$2106 viol.6 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #114927742
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 24, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081246201 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $210 | $210 | Mar 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081.125 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081111501 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 4081072701 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 02004 | 4081243201 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 02005 | 4081243203 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1992 | - | - |
Mar 28, 1990#110683653Mar 28, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110683653$2803 viol.3 violations$280 in penalties
Inspection #110683653
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 1990
- Closed
- May 15, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 68
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 50550 E Russell Schmidt Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081386106 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081386302 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $280 | $280 | May 7, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1990 | - | - |
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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.
8 inspections, 1990 to 2004. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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: iron and steel forging reported 5.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.6%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source