Establishment profile
APEX SIGNS
6200 N DORT HWY, FLINT, MI, 48505
339950 — Sign Manufacturing
Summary
APEX SIGNS has accumulated 29 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $1,388 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 203 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 75th 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
APEX SIGNS 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, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · $1,388 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 2 | 2 | $413 | Aug 2000 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 2 | 2 | $300 | Aug 2000 | Mar 2008 |
| 40801014JJ | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 2000 | Mar 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 D02 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C05 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $113 | Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273001 | 1 | 1 | $113 | Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 K03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 I02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000501 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000601 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C08 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E09 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 G07 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 |
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 3399 within MI. Peer group: 203 employers. This establishment has 29 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for APEX SIGNS. 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 APEX SIGNS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 APEX SIGNS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for APEX SIGNS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for APEX SIGNS. 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 APEX SIGNS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for APEX SIGNS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-19 | Planned | 15 | 9 | $450 | |
| 2007-07-02 | Complaint | 6 | 2 | $600 | |
| 2000-07-06 | Complaint | 8 | 3 | $338 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- BAY SIGNS & GRAPHICS0ACOMB TWP — 1 federal enforcement record
- BIG BEAVER SPECIALTY COTROY — 1 federal enforcement record
- MLS SIGNS INCCHESTERFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE SIGN STUDIO INCBRIGHTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- HURON SIGN COYPSILANTI — 1 federal enforcement record
- WESTCOTT DISPLAYS INCDETROIT — 1 federal enforcement record
- DESIGN FABRICATIONS INCORPORATEDMADISON HEIGHTS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on APEX SIGNS 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 APEX SIGNS's OSHA violation history?
- APEX SIGNS has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 29 violations and $1,387.5 in total penalties.
- How does APEX SIGNS's safety record compare to its industry?
- APEX SIGNS operates in the sign manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.