Establishment profile
DETROIT FLAME HARDENING
17644 MOUNT ELLIOTT STREET, DETROIT, MI, 48212
332811 — Metal Heat Treating
Summary
DETROIT FLAME HARDENING has accumulated 63 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $3,325 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 94th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 518 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DETROIT FLAME HARDENING 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
63% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 34 citations in this view · $2,450 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 3 | 3 | $300 | Feb 1995 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 3 | 3 | $200 | Feb 1995 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273001 | 2 | 2 | $263 | Jun 1999 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.330801 | 2 | 2 | $188 | Jun 1999 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.187201 | 2 | 2 | $188 | Feb 1995 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.185401 | 2 | 2 | $113 | Aug 2003 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 2 | 2 | $38 | Feb 1995 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.215401 | 2 | 2 | $38 | Feb 1995 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.492301 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1995 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.064502 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1999 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 1999 | Aug 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0011 D | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1995 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2041 | 1 | 1 | $188 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IB | 1 | 1 | $188 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0219 | 1 | 1 | $113 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.264801 | 1 | 1 | $113 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0123 | 1 | 1 | $113 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003408 | 1 | 1 | $113 | Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3328 within MI. Peer group: 518 employers. This establishment has 63 OSHA violations; peer median is 11.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DETROIT FLAME HARDENING. 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 DETROIT FLAME HARDENING. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | Backing Up,Delivery Work,Loading Dock,Pickup Truck,Run Over,Struck By,TailgateFatality | 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 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 FLAME HARDENING. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DETROIT FLAME HARDENING. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for DETROIT FLAME HARDENING. 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 DETROIT FLAME HARDENING. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DETROIT FLAME HARDENING. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-30 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-12-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-08-04 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-05 | Planned | 10 | 6 | $675 | |
| 2003-07-09 | Planned | 18 | 4 | $338 | |
| 1999-08-11 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-04-27 | Planned | 23 | 14 | $2,063 | |
| 1995-01-27 | Planned | 11 | 6 | $250 |
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 DETROIT FLAME HARDENING 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 DETROIT FLAME HARDENING's OSHA violation history?
- DETROIT FLAME HARDENING has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 63 violations and $3,325 in total penalties.
- How does DETROIT FLAME HARDENING's safety record compare to its industry?
- DETROIT FLAME HARDENING operates in the metal heat treating industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
- Has DETROIT FLAME HARDENING had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving DETROIT FLAME HARDENING.