Establishment profile
DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC
741 N MAIN, LAWTON, MI, 49065
423120 — Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $1,025 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 256 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC 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
100% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $1,025 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3255.110303 A III | 2 | 1 | $88 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 3256.010401 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $88 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000501 | 1 | 1 | $50 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000601 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000801 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 3256.010701 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
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 4231 within MI. Peer group: 256 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE 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 DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE 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 DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE 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 DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-16 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | 3 | $800 | |
| 2012-07-31 | Complaint | 8 | 7 | $225 |
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 DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE 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 DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC's OSHA violation history?
- DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $1,025 in total penalties.
- How does DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- DOWNS AUTOMOTIVE INC operates in the motor vehicle supplies and new parts merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.