Establishment profile
GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC
625 CHESTNUT SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503
337121 — Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
Summary
GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC has accumulated 29 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $5,410 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 195 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 70th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product recalls records 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 20 citations in this view · $5,410 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.216503 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.275101 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003603 | 1 | 1 | $550 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.272202 | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.273201 | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.276401 | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0711 | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.263501 B | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0123 | 1 | 1 | $413 | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 4081.331201 | 1 | 1 | $360 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.122205 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0169 B03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2008 | Aug 2008 |
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 3371 within MI. Peer group: 195 employers. This establishment has 29 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO 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 GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 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 GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO 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 GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO 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 GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO 625 CHESTNUT ST SW · GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Nov 2007 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury.. Most recent recall: 2024-07-25. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 2 recalls shown · 2 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Rapids Chair Company Recalls Wood Dining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard #24314 | Jul 2024 | The recalled chairs can shift, break or collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. | — | View → |
Grand Rapids Chair Recalls Chairs and Barstools Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) #16753 | Jun 2016 | The back leg of the chairs can bend and the seat tabs or screws on the seat can loosen. When loose, pinch points between the seat and steel frame are created, posing a risk of injury. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Federal contracts
This location
- General Services AdministrationDINING ROOM TABLES AND CHAIRScontract · Last action 2009-09-18$109,033
- Department of Homeland SecurityBAR STOOLS AND CHAIRS FOR DINING.contract · Last action 2008-03-14$14,120
- Department of Veterans AffairsJACC CANTEEN TABLES.contract · Last action 2008-03-18$14,006
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCHAIRS FOR CAFETERIA RENOVATIONcontract · Last action 2008-09-02$10,363
- Department of Veterans AffairsNEW OFFICE FURNITURE.contract · Last action 2010-09-08$8,603
- Department of StateDIANA ARMLESS CHAIRS, METALLIC BASEcontract · Last action 2008-04-14$6,778
- General Services AdministrationVENDING ROOM FURNITUREcontract · Last action 2008-12-03$3,968
- General Services AdministrationNONEcontract · Last action 2008-05-02$3,947
- Department of DefenseBARSTOOLS FOR MOUNTAIN HOME AFBcontract · Last action 2008-09-30$3,089
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 337214 - OFFICE FURNITURE (EXCEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2010-09-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-16 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $360 | |
| 2008-07-09 | Planned | 22 | 12 | $3,850 | |
| 2003-08-05 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $1,200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in upholstered household furniture manufacturing within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- LES BROWN CHAIR COHERMANSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- JACK POST CORPBUCHANAN — 1 federal enforcement record
- NORTHERN WOOD CRAFTERS LLCGRAYLING — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC 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 GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC's OSHA violation history?
- GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 29 violations and $5,410 in total penalties.
- How does GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GRAND RAPIDS CHAIR CO INC operates in the upholstered household furniture manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.8.