BESSER CO
801 JOHNSON ST, ALPENA, MI 49707
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Inspection records
Mar 8, 2019#343808176Mar 8, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343808176$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343808176
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 2019
- Closed
- Mar 28, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3380 Us 23 N, Alpena, MI 49707
- Industry
- 333298
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.
Oct 29, 2012#315408088Oct 29, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315408088$1,80014 viol.14 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #315408088
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 10, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- Industry
- 333298
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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003401 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $480 | Dec 31, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081003408 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $900 | $360 | Dec 12, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $1,200 | $480 | Dec 12, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | $480 | Dec 12, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081063205 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 24, 2010#312058175Nov 24, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#312058175$1201 viol.1 violation$120 in penalties
Inspection #312058175
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 24, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 2010
- Closed
- Feb 8, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- Industry
- 333298
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081011504 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $300 | $120 | Jan 10, 2011 | - | - |
Sep 25, 2007#308843721Sep 25, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308843721$6,00013 viol.13 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #308843721
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 410
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- Industry
- 333298
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | - | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 26, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081021301 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 8, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081072701 | Serious | 4 | - | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 8, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | - | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 8, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081263501 OSHA citation code: 4081263501 B | Serious | 1 | - | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 8, 2007 | - | - |
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 14, 2007#310322219Sep 14, 2007Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#310322219$8752 viol.2 violations$875 in penalties
Inspection #310322219
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 11, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 287
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $875
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- Industry
- 333319
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 I | Serious | 1 | 287 | $1,750 | $875 | Dec 21, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J07 IV | Serious | 1 | 287 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 2007 | - | - |
Jun 16, 2004#304843121Jun 16, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304843121$3,60015 viol.15 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #304843121
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2004
- Closed
- Sep 23, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 380
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,200
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- Industry
- 333319
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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003409 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 23, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002A | 4081021301 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Sep 7, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002B | 4081022703 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 23, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081111504 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $600 | Aug 23, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 28, 1998#125079228Aug 28, 1998Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#125079228$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125079228
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- 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.
Mar 23, 1998#125112987Mar 23, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125112987$1,44014 viol.14 violations$1,440 in penalties
Inspection #125112987
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,440
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- 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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081173102 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $720 | May 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081273006 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | $720 | May 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081213702 | Other | 1 | 2 | $900 | $0 | May 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081.125 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 22, 1997#127157360Sep 22, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#127157360$4501 viol.1 violation$450 in penalties
Inspection #127157360
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 22, 1997
- Contested
- Nov 10, 1997
- Final Order
- Aug 10, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 30, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081.2471 OSHA citation code: 40812471 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Oct 14, 1997 | Nov 10, 1997 | Aug 10, 1998 |
Dec 13, 1994#124820218Dec 13, 1994Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124820218$2,1005 viol.5 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #124820218
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1994
- Contested
- Mar 20, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 13, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 429
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 801 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Mar 20, 1995. Final orders are recorded through Aug 10, 1998. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 4081003302 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Sep 30, 1998 | Mar 20, 1995 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| 01003 | 4081003403 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | Sep 30, 1998 | Mar 20, 1995 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| 01004 | 4081021505 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,050 | Feb 3, 1995 | Mar 20, 1995 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| 02001 | 4081331201 | Repeat | 3 | 1 | $3,000 | $0 | Sep 30, 1998 | Mar 20, 1995 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| 03001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 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.
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