Establishment profile
GKN SINTER METALS
8111 MIDDLEBELT RD, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
331221 — Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
Summary
GKN SINTER METALS has accumulated 39 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $18,638 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 129 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GKN SINTER METALS appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
88% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 24 citations in this view · $18,638 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 3 | 3 | $3,100 | Nov 2002 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 2 | 2 | $975 | Mar 2005 | Aug 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 E01 | 2 | 2 | — | Nov 2002 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000501 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.144202 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.142102 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,488 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 B | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D05 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $850 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3255.110303 A III | 1 | 1 | $850 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C05 IIH | 1 | 1 | $638 | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 3256.010701 | 1 | 1 | $638 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4082.213503 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 F | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 2005 | Mar 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 3312 within MI. Peer group: 129 employers. This establishment has 39 OSHA violations; peer median is 9.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GKN SINTER METALS. 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 GKN SINTER METALS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 GKN SINTER METALS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GKN SINTER METALS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for GKN SINTER METALS, 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 GKN SINTER METALS 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.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-048947 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2005 | Jan 2006 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-048287 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2005 | May 2005 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-047080 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2004 | Jul 2004 | 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
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GKN SINTER METALS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GKN SINTER METALS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-14 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $975 | |
| 2004-06-23 | Complaint | 14 | 7 | $3,825 | |
| 2003-10-31 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-21 | Complaint | 3 | — | $1,700 | |
| 2003-08-20 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $638 | |
| 2002-05-30 | Accident | 16 | 16 | $8,500 | |
| 2000-10-10 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | |
| 1999-05-19 | Accident | 1 | — | $0 |
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 GKN SINTER METALS 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 GKN SINTER METALS's OSHA violation history?
- GKN SINTER METALS has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 39 violations and $18,637.5 in total penalties.
- How does GKN SINTER METALS's safety record compare to its industry?
- GKN SINTER METALS operates in the rolled steel shape manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.