This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

GM Powertrain Willow Run Safety Record

Ypsilanti, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/04/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, GM Powertrain Willow Run in Ypsilanti, Michigan has 230 workplace safety violations across 59 inspections, with 121 classified as serious and $375,302 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1994 to 2008.

GM Powertrain Willow Run, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 230 violations on file, 121 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $375,302.

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.

230 Violations
59 Inspections
121 Serious
$375,302 Penalties
Serious?
121 ($140,342)
Other-than-Serious?
83 ($2,100)
Repeat?
19 ($80,260)
Unclassified?
6 ($142,800)
Willful?
1 ($9,800)
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 15 inspections (17 total) since 1997
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 10 inspections (14 total) since 1997
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 10 inspections (13 total) since 1997
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 8 inspections (17 total) since 1997
4081.0220 OSHA Standard
Cited in 8 inspections (8 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $624,300 in penalties for GM Powertrain Willow Run, later reduced to $375,302 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
17 citations $87,992
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
17 citations $8,490
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
14 citations $73,030
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
13 citations $51,230
4081.1421 OSHA Standard
8 citations $35,965
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/04/2008 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
06/28/2007 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
06/11/2007 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
06/11/2007 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
02/08/2007 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $0
02/08/2007 Planned? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
12/18/2006 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 5 $1,400
02/01/2006 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 9 $10,625
10/20/2005 Unprogrammed Related? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
09/12/2005 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 5 $3,825
05/04/2005 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
03/11/2005 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $7,900
11/30/2004 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
11/30/2004 Planned? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $5,250
09/13/2004 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $7,000
05/27/2004 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 3 $4,200
05/18/2004 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
04/14/2004 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $3,188
12/23/2003 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 3 $1,400
10/30/2003 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $16,800
10/15/2003 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $562
10/15/2003 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
10/15/2003 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 5 $11,200
05/19/2003 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 3 $3,500
12/16/2002 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 7 $2,250
09/17/2002 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
05/28/2002 Planned? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $1,050
05/15/2002 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $525
02/25/2002 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $1,400
07/23/2001 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $0
03/26/2001 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
09/15/2000 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 67 $185,040
08/21/2000 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
08/21/2000 Planned? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $5,600
06/08/2000 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 3 $9,000
01/19/2000 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
05/07/1999 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $0
05/04/1999 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
05/03/1999 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
04/29/1999 Accident? Ypsilanti, MI 3 $4,760
04/26/1999 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $1,050
11/24/1998 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 6 $3,850
11/24/1998 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 11 $5,354
10/05/1998 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 28 $8,925
05/15/1998 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 10 $26,600
04/13/1998 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
03/24/1998 Referral? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $1,062
11/04/1997 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 8 $8,085
10/07/1997 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 5 $3,920
08/28/1997 Planned? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $9,800
08/27/1997 Follow-Up? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
06/25/1997 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 5 $4,700
05/05/1997 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 4 $8,400
02/24/1997 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 4 $4,200
03/19/1996 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
02/06/1996 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 3 $1,680
01/04/1996 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 1 $450
12/13/1994 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 0 $0
07/08/1994 Complaint? Ypsilanti, MI 2 $750

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