Establishment profile
HI LEX CORP
5200 WAYNE RD, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49015
332618 — Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Summary
HI LEX CORP has accumulated 101 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $61,463 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 105 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HI LEX CORP 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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
82% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 14 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 · 52 citations in this view · $50,478 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.003403 | 6 | 5 | $5,380 | Apr 1991 | Jul 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 5 | 5 | $13,178 | Apr 1991 | Jul 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0011 A | 4 | 2 | $4,200 | May 1992 | Nov 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.241201 | 3 | 3 | $6,650 | Apr 1991 | Nov 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 3 | 3 | $3,638 | Aug 1993 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 3 | 3 | $2,245 | Aug 1993 | Jul 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.217601 | 3 | 3 | $280 | Apr 1991 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0125 | 3 | 3 | $70 | May 1992 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.246307 C | 2 | 2 | $3,063 | May 1992 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 2 | 2 | $1,925 | Aug 1993 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4080.1011 A | 2 | 2 | $1,400 | Dec 1991 | Oct 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2445 A | 2 | 2 | $1,400 | May 1992 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003401 | 2 | 2 | $1,375 | Jul 2002 | Jul 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.241101 | 2 | 2 | $850 | Nov 1992 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.243401 | 2 | 2 | $450 | Feb 1991 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.022703 | 2 | 2 | — | Jul 1995 | Jul 2002 |
| 29 CFR 4081.204201 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1991 | Dec 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003601 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1991 | Jul 1995 |
| 29 CFR 4081.2185 | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 |
| 29 CFR 4081.247704 | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
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 3326 within MI. Peer group: 105 employers. This establishment has 101 OSHA violations; peer median is 12.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HI LEX CORP. 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 HI LEX CORP. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2010 | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR,STRUCK AGAINST,TORSO,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,MECH MAT HANDLING,BACKING UPFatality | 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 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 HI LEX CORP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HI LEX CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for HI LEX CORP. 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 HI LEX CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HI LEX CORP. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HI LEX CORP. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-05 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | |
| 2005-04-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-04-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-06-01 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $1,050 | |
| 2002-08-23 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $700 | |
| 2002-05-06 | Variance | 17 | 7 | $13,558 | |
| 2000-08-16 | Planned | 14 | 4 | $8,288 | |
| 1999-02-25 | Planned | 9 | 6 | $4,313 | |
| 1998-02-24 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-07-12 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,440 | |
| 1995-05-18 | Planned | 7 | — | $1,400 | |
| 1993-06-10 | Planned | 11 | 7 | $6,195 | |
| 1992-09-16 | Accident | 9 | 7 | $9,800 | |
| 1992-04-06 | Planned | 10 | 4 | $7,280 | |
| 1991-09-16 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $880 | |
| 1991-03-04 | Planned | 12 | 1 | $2,600 | |
| 1990-12-14 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $810 |
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 HI LEX CORP 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 HI LEX CORP's OSHA violation history?
- HI LEX CORP has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 101 violations and $61,462.5 in total penalties.
- How does HI LEX CORP's safety record compare to its industry?
- HI LEX CORP operates in the other fabricated wire product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.2.
- Has HI LEX CORP had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving HI LEX CORP.