UNITED MATERIALS CO
1551 ACADEMY, FERNDALE, MI 48220
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Inspection records
Jul 31, 1999#127083947Jul 31, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#127083947$3,8507 viol.7 violations$3,850 in penalties
Inspection #127083947
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,850
- Penalties on Record
- $3,850
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $875 | $875 | Nov 24, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081001501 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $525 | Nov 24, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.4921 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $525 | $525 | Nov 24, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081492301 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $525 | $525 | Nov 24, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081492401 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $875 | Oct 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081.4934 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $525 | Oct 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 18, 1999 | - | - |
Mar 12, 1999#127277168Mar 12, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#127277168$2,2502 viol.2 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #127277168
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1999
- Closed
- May 10, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 28
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $750 | Apr 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4080106101 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Apr 26, 1999 | - | - |
Feb 3, 1998#125122986Feb 3, 1998Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#125122986$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125122986
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 3, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 3, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 26
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3255110303 OSHA citation code: 3255110303 A III | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1998 | - | - |
Sep 23, 1997#125012450Sep 23, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125012450$5,20023 viol.23 violations$5,200 in penalties
Inspection #125012450
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 repeat, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,200
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (7 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003408 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $600 | $300 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081003409 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $600 | $300 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081.241 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $300 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081215401 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081.2647 OSHA citation code: 40812647 A | Serious | 3 | 12 | $800 | $400 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 4 | 13 | $600 | $300 | Dec 29, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 2, 1996#125099796Jan 2, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125099796$1,37520 viol.20 violations$1,375 in penalties
Inspection #125099796
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 2, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 1996
- Closed
- May 20, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $1,375
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (7 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 3 | 7 | $100 | $100 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081018702 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $75 | $75 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081023101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $175 | $175 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081022001 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $75 | $75 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $100 | $100 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $100 | $100 | Feb 8, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081.711 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $75 | $75 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Nov 2, 1993#114858947Nov 2, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#114858947$47519 viol.19 violations$475 in penalties
Inspection #114858947
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 29, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $950
- Penalties on Record
- $475
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (7 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 40801014JJ | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $150 | $75 | Jan 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081003408 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $150 | $75 | Jan 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006 | 4081003409 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $200 | $100 | Jan 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 4081263101 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $150 | $75 | Jan 20, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Oct 5, 1989#110668027Oct 5, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110668027$50012 viol.12 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #110668027
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 22, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 18
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,100
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1551 Academy, Ferndale, MI 48220
- 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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 4081331201 | Repeat | 1 | 7 | $700 | $100 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081261801 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081003103 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1989 | - | - |
| 03003 | 4081001501 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 03004 | 4081021502 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 03005 | 4081073101 | Other | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 03006 | 3090011017 OSHA citation code: 3090011017 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
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.
7 inspections, 1989 to 1999. 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.