This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Bumper MFG Safety Record

Ionia, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/11/2007

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Bumper MFG in Ionia, Michigan has 236 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 41 classified as serious and $476,375 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2007.

American Bumper MFG, located in Ionia, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. 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 236 violations on file, 41 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $476,375.

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.

236 Violations
9 Inspections
41 Serious
$476,375 Penalties
Unclassified?
83 ($0)
Other-than-Serious?
81 ($3,670)
Serious?
41 ($372,705)
Repeat?
19 ($0)
Willful?
12 ($100,000)
4081.0220 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1991
4081.2471 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1991
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $1,030,450 in penalties for American Bumper MFG, later reduced to $476,375 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.2463 OSHA Standard
38 citations
4081.2411 OSHA Standard
22 citations
4081.2412 OSHA Standard
19 citations
4081.2471 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,050
4081.2461 OSHA Standard
7 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/11/2007 Planned? Ionia, MI 0 $0
08/19/1999 Accident? Ionia, MI 3 $8,500
05/24/1999 Accident? Ionia, MI 3 $8,330
04/01/1999 Complaint? Ionia, MI 2 $4,250
02/24/1999 Planned? Ionia, MI 13 $8,120
02/19/1999 Accident? Ionia, MI 4 $4,675
01/05/1999 Complaint? Ionia, MI 1 $7,000
09/20/1991 Planned? Ionia, MI 210 $435,500
04/18/1991 Complaint? Ionia, MI 0 $0

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