Irwin Seating Safety Record

Grand Rapids, MI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 12/01/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Irwin Seating in Grand Rapids, Michigan has 135 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 54 classified as serious and $43,322 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2025.

Irwin Seating in Grand Rapids, Michigan has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Irwin Seating among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

54 of the 135 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Michigan workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

9.6 Irwin Seating violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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5 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
4 Serious (5 yr)
$6,300 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 135 violations, $43,322 in penalties across 14 inspections
135 Total Violations
14 Total Inspections
54 Total Serious
$43,322 Total Penalties
Serious?
4 ($6,300)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1991
4081.2463 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1991
4081.0632 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1991
4081.2645 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1994
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (5 recent vs 130 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $88,857 in penalties for Irwin Seating, later reduced to $43,322 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.2463 OSHA Standard
9 citations $3,790
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
9 citations $1,975
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $4,462
4081.0632 OSHA Standard
5 citations
4081.2645 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,050

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Irwin Seating in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/01/2025 Referral? Grand Rapids, MI 5 $6,300
02/19/2008 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 7 $2,240
01/17/2006 Follow-Up? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
08/09/2005 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 40 $7,875
02/04/1997 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 24 $9,818
10/10/1995 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 17 $6,965
07/13/1994 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 23 $7,125
05/12/1993 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 1 $0
02/13/1992 Referral? Grand Rapids, MI 2 $300
10/28/1991 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 3 $0
08/22/1991 Accident? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
07/11/1991 Planned? Grand Rapids, MI 13 $2,700
10/06/1989 Accident? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0
04/20/1989 Complaint? Grand Rapids, MI 0 $0

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