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

L M Gear Safety Record

Chesterfield, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/22/2004

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, L M Gear in Chesterfield, Michigan has 67 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 33 classified as serious and $16,790 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2004.

L M Gear, located in Chesterfield, 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 67 violations on file, 33 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,790.

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.

67 Violations
8 Inspections
33 Serious
$16,790 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
34 ($0)
Serious?
33 ($16,790)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1990
4081.0727 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1992
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1995
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1995
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1995
OSHA initially proposed $33,090 in penalties for L M Gear, later reduced to $16,790 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $688
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
5 citations $2,988
4081.0727 OSHA Standard
4 citations $1,888
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $1,200
4081.2432 OSHA Standard
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/22/2004 Planned? Chesterfield, MI 12 $3,712
03/22/2004 Complaint? Chesterfield, MI 2 $1,100
01/21/2000 Referral? Chesterfield, MI 4 $3,500
09/16/1999 Planned? Chesterfield, MI 18 $4,675
10/16/1997 Complaint? Chesterfield, MI 4 $688
08/25/1995 Planned? Chesterfield, MI 18 $2,625
01/14/1992 Planned? Chesterfield, MI 6 $210
03/28/1990 Complaint? Chesterfield, MI 3 $280

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