This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ford Motor Safety Record

Lorain, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/12/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ford Motor in Lorain, Ohio has 62 workplace safety violations across 26 inspections, with 54 classified as serious and $151,625 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2004.

Ford Motor, located in Lorain, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. 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 62 violations on file, 54 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $151,625.

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.

62 Violations
26 Inspections
54 Serious
$151,625 Penalties
Serious?
54 ($144,125)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
Repeat?
2 ($7,500)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1991
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1989
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $164,040 in penalties for Ford Motor, later reduced to $151,625 — a 8% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations $12,400
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $6,000
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
6 citations $14,600
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $14,800
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
5 citations $12,075
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/12/2004 Follow-Up? Lorain, OH 0 $0
10/12/2004 Planned? Lorain, OH 0 $0
10/08/2004 Accident? Lorain, OH 0 $0
09/16/2004 Accident? Lorain, OH 0 $0
02/11/2004 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
02/04/2003 Planned? Lorain, OH 1 $1,050
02/04/2003 Planned? Lorain, OH 0 $0
01/04/2000 Follow-Up? Lorain, OH 0 $0
10/21/1999 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
06/15/1999 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
11/02/1998 Accident? Lorain, OH 2 $14,000
07/28/1998 Planned? Lorain, OH 29 $109,875
07/28/1998 Planned? Lorain, OH 4 $5,625
09/06/1995 Unprogrammed Related? Lorain, OH 0 $0
01/28/1994 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
12/14/1993 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
11/23/1993 Complaint? Lorain, OH 7 $11,500
11/05/1992 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
10/10/1991 Complaint? Lorain, OH 1 $2,275
04/04/1991 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
08/08/1990 Complaint? Lorain, OH 3 $1,000
09/26/1989 Planned? Lorain, OH 15 $6,300
08/01/1989 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
12/15/1977 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
09/08/1977 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0
10/30/1975 Complaint? Lorain, OH 0 $0

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