Establishment profile
MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES
21355 HATCHER AVE, FERNDALE, MI, 48220
541380 — Testing Laboratories and Services
Summary
MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $2,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 294 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 89th 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
MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry 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, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 5413 within MI. Peer group: 294 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. 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 MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. 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 MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2003-09-15. Most recent: 2003-09-15. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Veterans AffairsSOIL COMPACTION TESTINGcontract · Last action 2009-05-08$2,525
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 541380 - TESTING LABORATORIES. Last action: 2009-05-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-09 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-04-15 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-07-24 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $2,250 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES 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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Frequently asked
- What is MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES's OSHA violation history?
- MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $2,250 in total penalties.
- How does MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES's safety record compare to its industry?
- MCDOWELL & ASSOCIATES operates in the testing laboratories and services industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.9.