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

Hayes Lemmerz International Safety Record

Howell, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/05/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Hayes Lemmerz International in Howell, Michigan has 161 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 63 classified as serious and $83,330 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2004.

Hayes Lemmerz International, located in Howell, Michigan, 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 161 violations on file, 63 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $83,330.

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.

161 Violations
16 Inspections
63 Serious
$83,330 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
82 ($0)
Serious?
63 ($57,070)
Repeat?
16 ($26,260)
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1990
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1994
OSHA initially proposed $122,760 in penalties for Hayes Lemmerz International, later reduced to $83,330 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
9 citations
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
7 citations $2,626
4081.1222 OSHA Standard
5 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $5,960
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
4 citations $6,160
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/05/2004 Programmed Related? Howell, MI 0 $0
05/24/2001 Planned? Howell, MI 43 $9,100
12/20/1999 Accident? Howell, MI 2 $1,700
03/08/1999 Complaint? Howell, MI 7 $6,800
02/19/1998 Follow-Up? Howell, MI 0 $0
02/19/1998 Planned? Howell, MI 1 $600
10/13/1997 Complaint? Howell, MI 6 $2,142
09/12/1997 Follow-Up? Howell, MI 0 $0
05/07/1997 Complaint? Howell, MI 8 $16,898
07/27/1995 Follow-Up? Howell, MI 0 $0
07/27/1995 Follow-Up? Howell, MI 0 $0
04/04/1994 Complaint? Howell, MI 4 $4,200
04/04/1994 Planned? Howell, MI 43 $33,320
04/06/1992 Planned? Howell, MI 21 $6,950
06/26/1990 Planned? Howell, MI 26 $1,620
10/09/1989 Programmed Related? Howell, MI 0 $0

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