Establishment profile
CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING
1401 S WASHINGTON AVE, HOLLAND, MI, 49423
336370 — Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Summary
CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 9 years of recorded history, with $174,950 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,618 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING 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
44% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 10 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $174,950 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $65,000 | Feb 2024 | Jul 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $60,000 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0028 B03 I | 1 | 1 | $30,000 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I C | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 I | 1 | 1 | $5,400 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 |
| 408.13309(1) | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| 408.12172(1) | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 408.13308(3) | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
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 3363 within MI. Peer group: 1,618 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. 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 CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Amputated,Amputation,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Drill,Drill,Glove,Press,Thumb | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 5 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. 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 CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2025-03-17 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $130,800 | |
| 2024-05-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-01-08 | Referral | 3 | — | $37,500 | |
| 2021-08-23 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $3,500 | |
| 2019-08-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-11-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-17 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $3,150 |
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 CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING 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 CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING's OSHA violation history?
- CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $174,950 in total penalties.
- How does CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING's safety record compare to its industry?
- CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY DBA BLACK RIVER STAMPING operates in the motor vehicle metal stamping industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.