Tier 3 Elevated

A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

📍 6640 STERLING DR SOUTH, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-07-28
$67,832.50
Total Penalties
138
Citations
38/100
Risk Score
342
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 6640 STERLING DR SOUTH, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 138 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,832.50. The inspection case was opened on 1993-07-28.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 138 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 2, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 29, 1993. Of the 138 total citations, 15 (11%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $67,832.50 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $491.54 falls within the standard penalty range.

The inspection of A G Simpson Automotive Systems reveals a staggering volume of 138 citations, a figure

Citation Matrix — 138 Citations
29 CFR 4081.1223(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.1872(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2412(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: September 22, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.213(02)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2463(03 e)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2463(03 f)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2473
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2463(07 c)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2463(07 d)
Serious
Penalty: $467.00Gravity: 07Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2463(07 a)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2412(02)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.2631(01)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 4081.3312(01)
Serious
Penalty: $333.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3090.110(17 a)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: January 2, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS cited for?

A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS received 138 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,832.50. The inspection opened on 1993-07-28.

How much was A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $67,832.50 against A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI. Average per citation: $491.54.

Is A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, A G SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS has a risk score of 38 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $67,832.50 is above the industry average.