Establishment profile
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
13400 W OUTER DR, DETROIT, MI, 48239
336310 — Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
EIN 382772023
Summary
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION has accumulated 173 OSHA violations across 27 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $108,643 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 1,619 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
48% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 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 · 45 citations in this view · $21,260 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.0125 | 4 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.142104 | 3 | 3 | $1,980 | Oct 1993 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 3 | 2 | $1,860 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.022001 | 3 | 2 | $600 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $7,350 | Dec 1995 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 2 | 2 | $1,860 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 2 | 2 | $1,860 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.111504 | 2 | 2 | $1,650 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.331201 | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.215401 | 2 | 2 | $1,200 | Jun 1990 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003408 | 2 | 2 | $630 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072201 | 2 | 2 | $630 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 2 | 2 | $140 | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A03 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 2019 | Oct 2019 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003303 | 2 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.1822 | 2 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003601 | 2 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0241 | 2 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 2 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021502 | 2 | 2 | — | May 1994 | Dec 1995 |
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: 1,619 employers. This establishment has 173 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 2,566 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 DETROIT DIESEL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2019 | Amputated,Amputation,Assembling,Caught In,Crushed,Diesel Fuel Tank,Engine,Fingertip,Installing,Machine Cycled,Nip Point,Oil Line,Partial Amputation,Powder Actuated Tool,Wrench | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 20, 2009 | HEAD,MAINTENANCE,PIN,MACHINE OPERATOR,JAMMED,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,STRUCK BY,RAMFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Aug 1, 2000 | ROOF OPENING COVER,COVER,GUARDRAIL,ROOF,BARRIER GUARD,WORK RULES,CONSTRUCTION,FALL,ROOF OPENING,WALKING BACKWARDFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 16, 1990 | IND TRK OPERATOR,OBSTRUCTED VIEW,WORK RULES,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for DETROIT DIESEL 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 DETROIT DIESEL 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-387308 | Unfair labor practice | May 2026 | — | Open | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-311254 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2023 | — | Open | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-306360 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2022 | Mar 2023 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-298232 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2022 | May 2025 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-201131 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2017 | Aug 2017 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-048615 | Unfair labor practice | May 2005 | Jan 2007 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-045871 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2003 | Jun 2003 | 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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DETROIT DIESEL 13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST · DETROIT, MI, 48239 | Water | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Mar 2025 | View → |
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION 13400 W. OUTER DR. · DETROIT, MI, 48239 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 5 | 6 | 0 | — | Mar 2025 | 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.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefensePROPULSION SYSTEMScontract · Last action 2012-09-06$11,027,828
- Department of DefenseENGINE, DIESELcontract · Last action 2008-04-17$600,661
- Department of Defense200504!050532!1700!N61331!COASTAL SYSTEMS STATION DAHLGREN!N6133105C0012 !A!N! !N! ! !20050105!20091231!181817628!061315107!498999044!N!DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION !13400 W OUTER DR !DETROIT !MI!48239!57000!710!51!NORFOLK !NORFOLK (CITY) !VIRGINIA !+000000124605!N!N!000000688523!U006!VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL !C9E!ALL OTHER SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT !000 !* !611699!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !20200930!B! ! !A! !D!U!J!1!001!N!1A!Z!N!Z! ! !Y!C!N! ! ! !A!A!A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! !1724!N61331!0001! !contract · Last action 2011-09-30$347,171
- Department of DefenseMTU ELECTRONICS ECS-UNI/EA/Mcontract · Last action 2009-06-15$27,931
- Department of DefenseENGINE TRAINING COURSEcontract · Last action 2013-01-24$27,200
- Department of DefenseNAVY AVIATIONcontract · Last action 2009-11-10$19,380
- Department of DefenseCR 2000 CM2/CE2-M ENGINE REPAIRcontract · Last action 2007-12-19$12,800
- Department of Homeland SecurityDETROIT DIESELcontract · Last action 2008-06-23$3,200
- Department of Veterans AffairsAUTO PNMcontract · Last action 2010-10-01$1,657
- Department of Veterans AffairsPMR AUTOcontract · Last action 2009-10-01$1,657
- Department of Veterans AffairsPMR SERVICE FOR FLEETcontract · Last action 2008-10-01$1,657
- Department of Veterans AffairsAUTO PMcontract · Last action 2008-10-01$1,657
- Department of Homeland SecurityFILTERScontract · Last action 2009-12-17$944
- Department of Homeland SecurityMTU TRAINING FOR USCGC SAWFISHcontract · Last action 2008-03-06$-9,800
- Department of Homeland SecurityMTU TRAINING FOR CGC SAWFISHcontract · Last action 2008-03-06$-9,800
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 336611 - SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING. Last action: 2013-01-24. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-06-11 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-01-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-10-12 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-10-12 | Planned | 53 | 30 | $63,700 | |
| 2018-04-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-10-12 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-06-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-04-03 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $3,500 | |
| 2009-11-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-05-21 | Accident | 3 | 3 | $6,300 | |
| 2006-09-18 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $1,700 | |
| 2006-09-14 | Referral | 9 | 9 | $2,813 | |
| 2001-11-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-08-02 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $5,850 | |
| 2000-06-06 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-04-08 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-10-12 | Planned | 34 | 6 | $10,010 | |
| 1994-01-11 | Planned | 57 | 19 | $9,750 | |
| 1993-08-25 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-05 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1991-02-06 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-02 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-05-17 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $3,000 | |
| 1990-01-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-11-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-02-23 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,120 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DETROIT DIESEL 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION has 27 OSHA inspections on record with 173 violations and $108,642.5 in total penalties.
- How does DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION operates in the motor vehicle gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7. DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 1.11 compared to an industry average of 1.6.
- Has DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION.