Establishment profile
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY
8435 ST AUBIN, DETROIT, MI, 48212
332112 — Nonferrous Forging
Summary
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY has accumulated 102 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 32 years of recorded history, with $68,158 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 257 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
77% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 33 citations in this view · $41,875 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 3 | 3 | $2,633 | Jul 1994 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2152 | 2 | 1 | $6,000 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $3,885 | Oct 1999 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $2,910 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4080.1011 A | 2 | 1 | $2,805 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.425201 | 2 | 2 | $2,775 | Oct 1999 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 2 | 2 | $2,470 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 2 | 2 | $1,275 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 2 | 2 | $1,020 | Apr 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0716 | 2 | 1 | $765 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.018701 | 2 | 2 | $638 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 2002 | Jun 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2193 D | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021502 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.217601 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.212202 | 1 | 1 | $1,785 | Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021301 | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3321 within MI. Peer group: 257 employers. This establishment has 102 OSHA violations; peer median is 11.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2001 | PINNED,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,OVERCURRENTFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-29 | Other | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2006-03-21 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $3,250 | |
| 2003-05-22 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-19 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,020 | |
| 2001-10-05 | Accident | 4 | 4 | $10,785 | |
| 2001-05-31 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $1,275 | |
| 2001-05-30 | Planned | 82 | 39 | $44,115 | |
| 2001-05-02 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $563 | |
| 1999-05-28 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | |
| 1999-05-28 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | |
| 1994-06-15 | Accident | 1 | — | $1,050 | |
| 1994-02-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY's OSHA violation history?
- AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 102 violations and $68,157.5 in total penalties.
- How does AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY's safety record compare to its industry?
- AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY operates in the nonferrous forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.7.
- Has AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving AMERICAN AXLE & MFG INC DETROIT FORGE FACILITY.