This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Burwood Products Safety Record

Traverse City, MI

F

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

Last inspected 08/15/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Burwood Products in Traverse City, Michigan has 76 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $14,485 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1997.

Burwood Products, located in Traverse City, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 76 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $14,485.

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.

76 Violations
8 Inspections
27 Serious
$14,485 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
47 ($690)
Serious?
27 ($12,675)
Repeat?
2 ($1,120)
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1990
3090.0300 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
4081.6211 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
4081.6222 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1992
OSHA initially proposed $25,180 in penalties for Burwood Products, later reduced to $14,485 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
4 citations $610
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $525
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,050
3090.0501 OSHA Standard
3 citations
4082.2111 OSHA Standard
2 citations $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/15/1997 Planned? Traverse City, MI 0 $0
06/29/1993 Complaint? Traverse City, MI 6 $4,500
10/15/1992 Planned? Traverse City, MI 39 $6,195
07/07/1992 Accident? Traverse City, MI 6 $3,000
12/06/1990 Complaint? Traverse City, MI 2 $540
06/21/1990 Planned? Traverse City, MI 12 $160
06/21/1989 Complaint? Traverse City, MI 2 $0
11/29/1973 Complaint? Traverse City, MI 9 $90

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