Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001408.10034(9)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$3,500
→
Current$1,750reduced by $1,750
OSHA Inspection
Federal Screw Works — OSHA Inspection #347126625
BIG RAPIDS, Michigan · NAICS 332722 · 158 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: November 27, 2023 · Closed: February 1, 2024
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Serious citation issued
OSHA cited the employer for at least one Serious violation.
Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment
Violations19
Serious+2
Initial penalty$23,040
Current penalty$11,520
Accidents0
Duration66d
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On November 27, 2023, OSHA opened Federal Screw Works’s inspection #347126625 at BIG RAPIDS, Michigan. The case was administratively closed on February 1, 2024, 66 days after opening.
OSHA cited the employer for 19 violations totaling $11,520 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $23,040. Of those, 2 were classified as Serious or worse.
Breakdown by classification
19violations total
Repeat211%
A Repeat violation means OSHA cited the employer for a substantially similar violation within the past 5 years. Penalties multiply (up to ~$165,000 per repeat citation) and indicate the employer failed to permanently abate a recurring hazard.
Serious1263%
A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.
Other-than-serious526%
An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002408.10121(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$2,800
→
Current$1,400reduced by $1,400
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003A408.10716General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$2,800
→
Current$1,400reduced by $1,400
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003B408.10731(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01005408.10727(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$3,500
→
Current$1,750reduced by $1,750
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01006A408.12618(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$3,500
→
Current$1,750reduced by $1,750
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01006B29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01006C29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01007A408.13370(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$3,500
→
Current$1,750reduced by $1,750
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01007B408.13309(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01007C408.13308(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01008408.15815(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$2,800
→
Current$1,400reduced by $1,400
Other
Citation #02001A408.10645(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Other
Citation #02001B408.10632(5)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Other
Citation #02003408.11222(5)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Other
Citation #02004408.13308(3)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Other
Citation #02005408.15815(2)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$0
→
Current$0
Repeat
Citation #03001408.10833(1)General Duty Clause or unstructured citationInitial$320
→
Current$160reduced by $160
Repeat
Citation #0300229 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$320
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Current$160reduced by $160
Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 347126625 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at Federal Screw Works
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
Citation issuedJan 6, 2025
Safety inspection#347961047
5violations
Penalty assessed$17,400
Citation issuedJul 22, 2022
Safety inspection#346098478
4violations
Penalty assessed$5,000
AccidentMar 23, 2021
Safety inspection#345211106
3violations
1accident
Accident-triggered inspection — OSHA opened this case in response to a reported workplace incident.
Penalty assessed$2,100
No violationsJan 29, 2018
Health inspection#342905239
Closed Apr 5 — no citations.
No violationsJan 2, 2018
Safety inspection#342839271
Closed Apr 9 — no citations.
No violationsDec 21, 2017
Safety inspection#342845484
Closed Mar 27 — no citations.
Reference
About OSHA inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.
Citations
Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.
Open vs closed
An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.
Sources
Cross-check with OSHA directly
This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 347126625 directly:
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