BESSEMER PLYWOOD CORP
1000 YALE AVE, BESSEMER, MI 49911 · NAICS 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Aug 5, 2024#347665374Aug 5, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347665374$4001 viol.1 violation$400 in penalties
Inspection #347665374
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 2024
- Final Order
- Oct 9, 2024
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 104
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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 | 408.22141(1) | Other | 1 | 104 | $800 | $400 | Oct 15, 2024 | - | Oct 9, 2024 |
Mar 4, 2019#343824173Mar 4, 2019Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#343824173$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #343824173
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Final Order
- Jun 24, 2019
- Closed
- Oct 16, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.15815(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jun 13, 2019 | - | Jun 24, 2019 |
| 01001B | 408.15815(2) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 2019 | - | Jun 24, 2019 |
Mar 4, 2019#343796918Mar 4, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343796918$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343796918
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Closed
- May 6, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee amputates tip of thumb when caught between pulley a
Feb 14, 2017#342068996Feb 14, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342068996$2501 viol.1 violation$250 in penalties
Inspection #342068996
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2017
- Contested
- May 23, 2017
- Final Order
- Dec 4, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 2, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's hand is caught between a conveyor belt and fixed
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.11421(4) | Other | 1 | 4 | $2,500 | $250 | May 23, 2017 | Dec 4, 2017 |
Oct 17, 2016#341825917Oct 17, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341825917$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341825917
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 2016
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 116
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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 7, 2014#339989410Oct 7, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339989410$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339989410
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 4, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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.
Mar 12, 2013#315393777Mar 12, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315393777$9003 viol.3 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #315393777
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2013
- Closed
- May 20, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321212 Softwood Veneer and Plywood 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081021302 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $400 | Apr 24, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.1444 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $500 | Apr 24, 2013 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2013 | - | - |
Jul 24, 2012#315384214Jul 24, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315384214$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315384214
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 127
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
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.
Jul 7, 2004#125178418Jul 7, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#125178418$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125178418
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 2004
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 151
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 3255147202 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 2004 | - | - |
| 01001B | 3255147301 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 2004 | - | - |
| 01001C | 3255147205 OSHA citation code: 3255147205 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 2004 | - | - |
Nov 7, 2000#127230563Nov 7, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127230563$2,4007 viol.7 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #127230563
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 12, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 142
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 1000 Yale Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081072701 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $800 | $800 | Dec 21, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081142102 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $800 | $800 | Jan 12, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081142102 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $800 | Dec 21, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081.125 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 2000 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081063201 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,896 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.