This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Helm Safety Record

Highland Park, MI · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 05/04/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Helm in Highland Park, Michigan has 49 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 13 classified as serious and $6,362 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2009.

Helm, located in Highland Park, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 49 violations on file, 13 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,362.

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.

49 Violations
5 Inspections
13 Serious
$6,362 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
26 ($100)
Serious?
13 ($5,262)
Repeat?
10 ($1,000)
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1990
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2007
4080.1014 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $11,625 in penalties for Helm, later reduced to $6,362 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
5 citations $1,888
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $200
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $862
4081.2730 OSHA Standard
2 citations $550
4081.0731 OSHA Standard
2 citations $512
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/04/2009 Complaint? Highland Park, MI 2 $450
02/21/2008 Follow-Up? Highland Park, MI 0 $0
06/27/2007 Planned? Highland Park, MI 28 $4,812
12/12/1997 Complaint? Highland Park, MI 0 $0
04/05/1990 Planned? Highland Park, MI 19 $1,100

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