BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC is a iron and steel forging employer in BUCHANAN, MI. Federal records show 13 OSHA inspections with 36 violations and $22,050 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC

103 W SMITH ST, BUCHANAN, MI, 49107

332111 — Top companies in Iron and Steel Forging

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

36 violations

$22,050 in penalties

Violations across 3 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

5.4

Industry Avg DART

3.3

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$22,050

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Yes

Data Insights

History Span

28 years

Last Activity

5yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.5/yr

Violation Rate

1.3/yr

Violation Severity Mix

72% serious$613 avg per violation$1,696 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPANLRB$22,050 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Complaint

Referral

Follow-up

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 62% of inspections

Recidivism: 7 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

96%

Worse than most peers

vs 257 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

98%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

98%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Status: Violation Identified

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

531995

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC's OSHA violation history?: BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $22,050 in total penalties.
How does BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC's safety record compare to its industry?: BUCHANAN METAL FORMING INC operates in the iron and steel forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.4.