This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Bumper & Manufacturing Safety Record

Ionia, MI

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/31/1998

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Bumper & Manufacturing in Ionia, Michigan has 69 workplace safety violations across 31 inspections, with 30 classified as serious and $8,145 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1998.

American Bumper & Manufacturing, located in Ionia, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 69 violations on file, 30 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,145.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

69 Violations
31 Inspections
30 Serious
$8,145 Penalties
Serious?
30 ($7,345)
Other-than-Serious?
22 ($0)
Unclassified?
9 ($0)
Repeat?
8 ($800)
4081.2477 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1992
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1990
4081.0011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
4081.0033 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
4081.1421 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
OSHA initially proposed $283,310 in penalties for American Bumper & Manufacturing, later reduced to $8,145 — a 97% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.2477 OSHA Standard
5 citations $525
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
3 citations $100
4081.1421 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,138
4081.0033 OSHA Standard
3 citations $400
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/31/1998 Accident? Ionia, MI 3 $1,912
03/06/1998 Accident? Ionia, MI 1 $525
09/24/1997 Complaint? Ionia, MI 0 $0
06/19/1997 Complaint? Ionia, MI 1 $525
12/11/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/11/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/11/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/11/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/11/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/11/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/11/1996 Complaint? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/04/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
12/04/1996 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
07/16/1996 Accident? Ionia, MI 0 $0
03/04/1996 Complaint? Ionia, MI 11 $0
02/02/1996 Complaint? Ionia, MI 6 $2,362
12/07/1995 Complaint? Ionia, MI 7 $0
08/25/1995 Accident? Ionia, MI 0 $0
03/07/1995 Complaint? Ionia, MI 0 $0
06/09/1994 Accident? Ionia, MI 0 $0
08/31/1993 Accident? Ionia, MI 1 $0
12/03/1992 Complaint? Ionia, MI 0 $0
09/25/1992 Complaint? Ionia, MI 3 $0
07/07/1992 Complaint? Ionia, MI 4 $0
04/23/1992 Complaint? Ionia, MI 4 $0
02/24/1992 Complaint? Ionia, MI 0 $0
06/05/1991 Complaint? Ionia, MI 1 $0
10/26/1990 Follow-Up? Ionia, MI 0 $0
03/07/1990 Planned? Ionia, MI 22 $1,790
10/26/1989 Accident? Ionia, MI 4 $630
10/10/1989 Accident? Ionia, MI 1 $400

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