BLOUGH INC
9885 CENTERLINE ROAD, LOWELL, MI 49331
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Inspection records
Apr 10, 2024#347404170Apr 10, 2024Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#347404170$5,9409 viol.9 violations$5,940 in penalties
Inspection #347404170
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2024
- Contested
- Jul 8, 2024
- Final Order
- Jun 2, 2025
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,900
- Penalties on Record
- $5,940
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B10 | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $0 | Jul 8, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 | |
| 01001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $1,500 | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| 01002 | 408.11116(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,200 | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 7 | $4,200 | $2,520 | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 14, 2024#347349599Mar 14, 2024Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#347349599$5,0404 viol.4 violations$5,040 in penalties
Inspection #347349599
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 2024
- Contested
- Jul 8, 2024
- Final Order
- Feb 18, 2025
- Closed
- Feb 13, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 59
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $5,040
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | $2,520 | Sep 5, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| 01001D | 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica OSHA citation code: 19101053 D04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| 01003 | 408.11137 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $2,520 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Jun 1, 2022#345991137Jun 1, 2022Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#345991137$4,35011 viol.11 violations$4,350 in penalties
Inspection #345991137
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 2022
- Final Order
- Oct 13, 2022
- Closed
- Aug 2, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,700
- Penalties on Record
- $4,350
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.11115(4) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | $1,200 | Oct 27, 2022 | - | Oct 13, 2022 |
| 01001B | 408.11111 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 27, 2022 | - | Oct 13, 2022 |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 5, 2022 | - | Oct 13, 2022 |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2022 | - | Oct 13, 2022 |
| 01002C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 | Serious | 1 | 44 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2022 | - | Oct 13, 2022 |
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.
May 16, 2022#345958367May 16, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345958367$1,2004 viol.4 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #345958367
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2022
- Final Order
- Jul 5, 2022
- Closed
- Jul 6, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,400 | $1,200 | Jul 14, 2022 | - | Jul 5, 2022 |
| 01001B | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2022 | - | Jul 5, 2022 |
| 01001C | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2022 | - | Jul 5, 2022 |
| 02001 | 408.22141(2) | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2022 | - | Jul 5, 2022 |
Apr 27, 2016#341408383Apr 27, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341408383$8755 viol.5 violations$875 in penalties
Inspection #341408383
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 2016
- Final Order
- Jun 27, 2016
- Closed
- Jul 11, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $875
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $875 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
| 01001D | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
| 02001 | 408.13308(3) | Other | 1 | 90 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
Apr 27, 2016#340055755Apr 27, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340055755$8752 viol.2 violations$875 in penalties
Inspection #340055755
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 2016
- Final Order
- Jun 27, 2016
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $875
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 408.11115(2) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $875 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
| 01001B | 408.11115(4) | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2016 | - | Jun 27, 2016 |
Apr 29, 2008#308813781Apr 29, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308813781$1,3755 viol.5 violations$1,375 in penalties
Inspection #308813781
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2008
- Closed
- Jul 1, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 106
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,375
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081021301 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $375 | Jun 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081111504 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $750 | $375 | Jun 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $625 | Jun 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081022001 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 2008 | - | - |
Oct 10, 2006#308848985Oct 10, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308848985$4382 viol.2 violations$438 in penalties
Inspection #308848985
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 2006
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $875
- Penalties on Record
- $438
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 | 3256010701 | Serious | 1 | 80 | $875 | $438 | Jan 10, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081217601 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 2006 | - | - |
Apr 4, 2005#307753871Apr 4, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307753871$6003 viol.3 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #307753871
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2005
- Closed
- May 10, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 76
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 9, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4081.1111 OSHA citation code: 40811111 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 9, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081.1111 OSHA citation code: 40811111 C | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2005 | - | - |
Feb 7, 2001#125139170Feb 7, 2001Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#125139170$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125139170
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 23, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9885 Centerline Road, Lowell, MI 49331
- 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.
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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.
11 inspections, 1993 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source