Establishment profile
BERNIER CAST METALS INC
2626 HESS AVENUE, SAGINAW, MI, 48601
331524 — Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Summary
BERNIER CAST METALS INC has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $813 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 71st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 352 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 66th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BERNIER CAST METALS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% 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 · 21 citations in this view · $813 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.0123 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1990 | Oct 2009 |
| 408.22139(2) | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 408.10727(1) | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 408.10121(1) | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| 29 CFR 3256.010701 | 1 | 1 | $63 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 4081.011402 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 4081.012101 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0125 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001501 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 3090.011017 A | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.045403 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 40801014JJ | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.122301 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.215401 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.261603 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.263501 B | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
| 29 CFR 4081.263502 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3315 within MI. Peer group: 352 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BERNIER CAST METALS INC. 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 BERNIER CAST METALS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 BERNIER CAST METALS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BERNIER CAST METALS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BERNIER CAST METALS INC. 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 BERNIER CAST METALS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BERNIER CAST METALS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-22 | Referral | 1 | — | $250 | |
| 2025-04-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $400 | |
| 2009-08-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-04 | Programmed Related | 6 | 4 | $163 | |
| 1990-06-15 | Planned | 15 | — | $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 BERNIER CAST METALS INC 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 BERNIER CAST METALS INC's OSHA violation history?
- BERNIER CAST METALS INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $812.5 in total penalties.
- How does BERNIER CAST METALS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BERNIER CAST METALS INC operates in the aluminum foundries (except die-casting) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.2.