HOWARD FINISHING LLC
32565 DEQUINDRE, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 · NAICS 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Mar 7, 2018#342996410Mar 7, 2018Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#342996410$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342996410
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 2018
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jul 25, 2017#342489366Jul 25, 2017Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#342489366$28,50023 viol.23 violations$28,500 in penalties
Inspection #342489366
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2017
- Final Order
- Jan 30, 2018
- Closed
- Aug 15, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 5 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $57,000
- Penalties on Record
- $28,500
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 73 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Apr 30, 2018 | - | Jan 30, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 73 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2018 | - | Jan 30, 2018 |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 | Serious | 1 | 73 | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 2018 | - | Jan 30, 2018 |
| 01002A | 325.52503(1) | Serious | 1 | 7 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Apr 30, 2018 | - | Jan 30, 2018 |
| 01002B | 325.52504(3) | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2018 | - | Jan 30, 2018 |
Showing the 5 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.
Sep 28, 2016#341796282Sep 28, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341796282$5,6001 viol.1 violation$5,600 in penalties
Inspection #341796282
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 2016
- Final Order
- Nov 15, 2016
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 116
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,600
- Penalties on Record
- $5,600
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.12185 | Serious | 1 | 29 | $5,600 | $5,600 | - | Nov 15, 2016 |
Mar 2, 2015#312033509Mar 2, 2015Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#312033509$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312033509
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 2015
- Closed
- Aug 18, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 147
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Aug 22, 2014#339924508Aug 22, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339924508$2,1002 viol.2 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #339924508
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 2014
- Final Order
- Dec 15, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 15, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 238
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 | 408.10011(A) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Oct 28, 2014 | - | Dec 15, 2014 |
| 01002 | 408.13308(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | $1,050 | Oct 28, 2014 | - | Dec 15, 2014 |
Dec 9, 2013#315406108Dec 9, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#315406108$14,8356 viol.6 violations$14,835 in penalties
Inspection #315406108
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 10, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 22, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 215
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $36,300
- Penalties on Record
- $14,835
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3256000801 | Serious | 2 | 19 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Apr 7, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002A | 4081111504 | Serious | 6 | 7 | $3,150 | $1,575 | Apr 7, 2014 | - | - |
| 01002B | 4081111501 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2014 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081.11 OSHA citation code: 40810011 A | Serious | 7 | 7 | $3,150 | $1,260 | Apr 7, 2014 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3254720103 | Repeat | 3 | 5 | $12,500 | $5,000 | Apr 7, 2014 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 1, 2013#315400549Apr 1, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#315400549$10,35015 viol.15 violations$10,350 in penalties
Inspection #315400549
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 2013
- Contested
- Sep 16, 2013
- Final Order
- Apr 14, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 18, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 168
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,900
- Penalties on Record
- $10,350
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 | 4081001504 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| 01004A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| 01004B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| 01008A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $1,350 | Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| 01008B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Apr 14, 2014 |
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.
Failure to Abate Penalties5 citations, $18,800 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 5 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004B | #312033509 | May 6, 2015 | $10,000 | - | - |
Showing the 1 FTA rows present in the first 5 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 5 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 27, 2012#315382747Apr 27, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315382747$3,1808 viol.8 violations$3,180 in penalties
Inspection #315382747
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 2012
- Closed
- Sep 7, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 156
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,200
- Penalties on Record
- $3,180
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3254720103 | Serious | 6 | 4 | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 21, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Serious | 5 | 6 | $1,500 | $600 | Aug 21, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 156 | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 21, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081002103 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $480 | Aug 21, 2012 | - | - |
| 01005 | 4081.219 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $600 | Aug 21, 2012 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 30, 2010#311999320Nov 30, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311999320$2,3402 viol.2 violations$2,340 in penalties
Inspection #311999320
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 1, 2010
- Closed
- Feb 8, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $3,300
- Penalties on Record
- $2,340
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081063202 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $900 | $900 | Dec 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081217601 | Repeat | 1 | - | $2,400 | $1,440 | Jan 17, 2011 | - | - |
Jul 22, 2009#308805985Jul 22, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308805985$1,14011 viol.11 violations$1,140 in penalties
Inspection #308805985
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 16, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,850
- Penalties on Record
- $1,140
- Site Address
- 32565 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081003407 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $180 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081063202 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $180 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003A | 4081072701 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $180 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003B | 4081073101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081217601 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $240 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 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
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
11 inspections, 2007 to 2018. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
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