Kalamazoo Metal Finishers Safety Record

Kalamazoo, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/28/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kalamazoo Metal Finishers in Kalamazoo, Michigan has 64 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $6,850 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2023.

Kalamazoo Metal Finishers in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo Metal Finishers 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.

25 of the 64 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.

5.8 Kalamazoo Metal Finishers violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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64 Violations
11 Inspections
25 Serious
$6,850 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
38 ($0)
Serious?
25 ($5,850)
Repeat?
1 ($1,000)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1994
4081.0731 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1990
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2000
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 64 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $10,250 in penalties for Kalamazoo Metal Finishers, later reduced to $6,850 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
7 citations $412
4081.0731 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,925
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $200
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
3 citations $562
3254.7201 OSHA Standard
3 citations $562

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Kalamazoo Metal Finishers in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/28/2023 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 0 $0
09/11/2019 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $450
06/09/2015 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $200
05/28/2009 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 0 $0
06/22/2008 Monitoring? Kalamazoo, MI 0 $0
01/28/2008 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 9 $1,750
01/23/2006 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 18 $2,250
01/25/2000 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 8 $900
06/07/1996 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 3 $0
08/12/1994 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 12 $1,300
07/20/1990 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 12 $0

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