Light Metals Safety Record

Wyoming, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/29/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Light Metals in Wyoming, Michigan has 210 workplace safety violations across 36 inspections, with 117 classified as serious and $95,626 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2025.

Light Metals in Wyoming, 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 Light Metals 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.

117 of the 210 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 Light Metals violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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45 Violations (5 yr)
6 Inspections (5 yr)
32 Serious (5 yr)
$41,900 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 210 violations, $95,626 in penalties across 36 inspections
210 Total Violations
36 Total Inspections
117 Total Serious
$95,626 Total Penalties
Serious?
32 ($38,000)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($1,500)
Repeat?
1 ($2,400)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 9 inspections (15 total) since 1996
4081.0036 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1991
4081.0727 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1993
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1992
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1994
Violations decreased 35% over the past 5 years (45 recent vs 69 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $185,810 in penalties for Light Metals, later reduced to $95,626 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
15 citations $13,192
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations $4,825
4081.0036 OSHA Standard
8 citations $893
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
7 citations $4,205
4081.2412 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,875

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Light Metals in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/29/2025 Unprogrammed Related? Wyoming, MI 4 $2,500
03/27/2025 Referral? Wyoming, MI 2 $5,600
03/27/2025 Planned? Wyoming, MI 30 $29,950
10/24/2024 Planned? Wyoming, MI 5 $1,400
03/14/2024 Unprogrammed Related? Wyoming, MI 3 $2,100
01/29/2024 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 1 $350
03/12/2015 Planned? Wyoming, MI 2 $1,600
03/12/2015 Planned? Wyoming, MI 4 $2,000
03/12/2015 Referral? Wyoming, MI 1 $1,600
02/12/2014 Planned? Wyoming, MI 1 $2,000
04/08/2013 Planned? Wyoming, MI 2 $1,050
11/20/2012 Planned? Wyoming, MI 1 $0
05/03/2012 Programmed Related? Wyoming, MI 3 $2,100
01/31/2011 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 1 $500
02/18/2009 Planned? Wyoming, MI 2 $600
06/26/2007 Planned? Wyoming, MI 19 $6,669
08/20/2004 Accident? Wyoming, MI 3 $1,650
08/20/2004 Planned? Wyoming, MI 30 $4,950
01/11/2001 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 4 $3,600
01/02/2001 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 1 $0
04/05/2000 Referral? Wyoming, MI 3 $812
03/01/2000 Accident? Wyoming, MI 0 $0
12/17/1999 Planned? Wyoming, MI 26 $8,938
10/12/1998 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 1 $688
07/14/1998 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 1 $0
12/02/1996 Planned? Wyoming, MI 8 $2,100
12/06/1995 Planned? Wyoming, MI 9 $1,500
11/30/1994 Planned? Wyoming, MI 12 $5,425
01/11/1994 Accident? Wyoming, MI 0 $0
10/13/1993 Planned? Wyoming, MI 5 $1,125
05/20/1992 Accident? Wyoming, MI 0 $0
05/13/1992 Referral? Wyoming, MI 11 $2,750
02/25/1992 Planned? Wyoming, MI 9 $1,260
04/09/1991 Planned? Wyoming, MI 3 $810
01/17/1990 Referral? Wyoming, MI 0 $0
10/13/1976 Complaint? Wyoming, MI 3 $0

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