FIRWOOD MFG CO INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FIRWOOD MFG CO INC — a industrial machinery manufacturing facility located at 23915 KEAN, DEARBORN, MI 48124 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 52 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,150.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-03-28.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,150.00 is 36% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333220). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 52 citations spanning 14 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 6, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 30, 1992. Of the 52 total citations, 15 (29%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,150.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.