Establishment profile
AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO
2651 HOYT ST, MUSKEGON HTS, MI, 49444
324191 — Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
Summary
AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO has accumulated 27 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 25 years of recorded history, with $4,700 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 50 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 59th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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 · 23 citations in this view · $4,700 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.272202 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 2 | 2 | $300 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003601 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 2001 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.263501 B | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.173202 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IA | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003403 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 4081.400707 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0169 B03I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0169 B03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4080.1014 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 40801014K1 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.063201 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2721 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2007 | Jul 2007 |
| 29 CFR 4081.022101 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021305 | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3241 within MI. Peer group: 50 employers. This establishment has 27 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO. 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 GREASE STICK CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 GREASE STICK CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO. 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 GREASE STICK CO. 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 GREASE STICK CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO 2651 HOYT ST. · MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI, 49444 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Feb 2016 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. Most recent campaign: 2016-03-01. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 1 campaign shown · 12,638 units potentially affected · 1 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16E016000 | Mar 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | CARQUEST | 116 | 12,638 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Federal contracts
This location
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 325998 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2010-10-27. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-21 | Planned | 14 | 5 | $2,400 | |
| 2001-06-04 | Complaint | 13 | 6 | $2,300 |
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 GREASE STICK CO from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 GREASE STICK CO's OSHA violation history?
- AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 27 violations and $4,700 in total penalties.
- How does AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- AMERICAN GREASE STICK CO operates in the petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.