Lapine Metal Products Safety Record

Kalamazoo, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 09/29/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lapine Metal Products in Kalamazoo, Michigan has 88 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $9,155 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2021.

Lapine Metal Products 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 Lapine Metal Products 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.

29 of the 88 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.

8.8 Lapine Metal Products violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$1,500 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 88 violations, $9,155 in penalties across 10 inspections
88 Total Violations
10 Total Inspections
29 Total Serious
$9,155 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($1,500)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1991
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 2006
4081.0213 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
4081.0731 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1993
4081.1223 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1991
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 88 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $13,575 in penalties for Lapine Metal Products, later reduced to $9,155 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $600
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $120
4081.4007 OSHA Standard
4 citations
4081.3312 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,220
4081.2645 OSHA Standard
3 citations $625

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Lapine Metal Products in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/29/2021 Referral? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $1,500
11/17/2008 Unprogrammed Related? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $0
10/22/2008 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 6 $2,280
03/13/2008 Complaint? Kalamazoo, MI 8 $975
02/15/2006 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 30 $1,800
07/20/2001 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 1 $125
11/14/1996 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 11 $1,425
03/30/1993 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 11 $400
05/06/1992 Follow-Up? Kalamazoo, MI 0 $0
03/12/1991 Planned? Kalamazoo, MI 19 $650

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