Establishment profile
BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION
3721 HAGEN DR SE, WYOMING, MI, 49548
336390 — Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Summary
BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION has accumulated 131 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $88,590 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,620 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 12 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 · 57 citations in this view · $57,005 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 4 | 4 | $8,505 | Feb 1995 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4080.1011 A | 4 | 4 | $8,505 | Feb 1995 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 4 | 4 | $7,943 | Mar 1991 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.144202 | 4 | 4 | $4,185 | Mar 1991 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 4 | 4 | $200 | Mar 1991 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 3 | 3 | $11,123 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.263501 B | 3 | 3 | $4,568 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.018701 | 3 | 3 | $600 | Apr 2005 | Apr 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 3 | 3 | $60 | Feb 1995 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003601 | 3 | 3 | $60 | Mar 1991 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 | 3 | 3 | — | Oct 1998 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.122301 | 3 | 3 | — | Mar 1991 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $4,643 | Apr 2005 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.264201 | 2 | 2 | $1,470 | Oct 1998 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.111504 | 2 | 2 | $1,328 | Apr 2005 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 2 | 2 | $1,103 | Mar 1991 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.121101 D | 2 | 2 | $1,013 | Oct 1998 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 2 | 2 | $923 | Mar 1991 | Apr 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.331201 | 2 | 2 | $540 | Mar 1991 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 2 | 2 | $240 | Aug 2006 | Apr 2008 |
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 3363 within MI. Peer group: 1,620 employers. This establishment has 131 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 650 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | Amputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Feeding,Finger,Instantaneous amputation,Insufficient Supervision,Jammed,Lack of Engineering Controls,Lockout,Lockout/Tagout,Machine operator,Metal,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Safety Device,Steel Tube,Traumatic Amputation | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 7 cases · 7 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-165502 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Jan 2016 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-117404 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2013 | Mar 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-052639 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2010 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-051265 | Unfair labor practice | May 2008 | Jul 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-050963 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Mar 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-050428 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2007 | Mar 2008 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-048995 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2005 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE INCORPORATED 3721 HAGEN DR SE · GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548 | AirRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Jul 2025 | View → |
BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORP 500 44TH ST. S.W. · GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548 | WaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 3 | 0 | — | Oct 2023 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | Complaint | 7 | 7 | $9,100 | |
| 2020-10-14 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $3,500 | |
| 2020-06-25 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2018-09-20 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | |
| 2011-12-13 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2008-02-25 | Planned | 12 | — | $24,800 | |
| 2006-12-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-05-25 | Planned | 40 | 12 | $30,840 | |
| 2005-02-09 | Planned | 28 | 15 | $8,438 | |
| 2005-02-08 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $563 | |
| 1998-08-28 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $1,350 | |
| 1994-01-10 | Planned | 10 | 4 | $2,250 | |
| 1991-01-31 | Planned | 18 | 3 | $1,800 | |
| 1990-10-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in other motor vehicle parts manufacturing within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ELRINGKLINGER AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING INCSOUTHFIELD — 3 federal enforcement records
- GENTEX CORPORATIONZEELAND — 3 federal enforcement records
- DETROIT THERMAL SYSTEMS LLCROMULUS — 3 federal enforcement records
- DICASTAL NORTH AMERICA INCGREENVILLE — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS LLCWARREN — 3 federal enforcement records
- DETROIT CHASSIS LLCDETROIT — 3 federal enforcement records
- GROUND EFFECTS LLCWARREN — 3 federal enforcement records
- MICHIGAN AUTOMOTIVE COMPRESSOR INCPARMA — 3 federal enforcement records
- JVIS MANUFACTURINGBENTON HARBOR — 3 federal enforcement records
- JVIS USA LLCBENTON HARBOR — 3 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- Other Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
- Other Motor Vehicle in MIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
Need API access, bulk download, or licensed redistribution? The website is free. Programmatic and licensed access is handled separately.
Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 131 violations and $88,590 in total penalties.
- How does BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION operates in the other motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3. BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 5.21 compared to an industry average of 1.9.