This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

National Copper Products Safety Record

Dowagiac, MI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/02/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, National Copper Products in Dowagiac, Michigan has 33 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $7,740 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2012.

National Copper Products, located in Dowagiac, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 33 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,740.

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.

33 Violations
7 Inspections
12 Serious
$7,740 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
19 ($0)
Serious?
12 ($6,700)
Repeat?
2 ($1,040)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1999
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1999
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1999
4081.0835 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1999
4081.0227 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1999
OSHA initially proposed $15,480 in penalties for National Copper Products, later reduced to $7,740 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.0835 OSHA Standard
3 citations
4081.0034 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,100
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $65
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $1,825
4081.0685 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/02/2012 Planned? Dowagiac, MI 0 $0
07/30/2009 Planned? Dowagiac, MI 0 $0
01/13/2006 Planned? Dowagiac, MI 13 $4,290
02/12/2004 Planned? Dowagiac, MI 8 $1,500
03/20/2000 Planned? Dowagiac, MI 0 $0
10/15/1999 Planned? Dowagiac, MI 12 $1,950
10/13/1995 Follow-Up? Dowagiac, MI 0 $0

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