Establishment profile
WARD EATON INC.
1475 PREMIER ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49686
488410 — Motor Vehicle Towing
Summary
WARD EATON INC. has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 17 years of recorded history, with $4,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 96 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WARD EATON INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4884 within MI. Peer group: 96 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WARD EATON 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 WARD EATON INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2008 | CHEST,JUMP START,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,STRUCK BY,MOTOR VEHICLE,SPRAINFatality | 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 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 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 WARD EATON INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WARD EATON 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 WARD EATON INC.. 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 WARD EATON INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WARD EATON INC.. 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
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WARD EATON INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-22 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-03-17 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | $250 | |
| 2009-03-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-09-05 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $2,700 | |
| 2008-09-05 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,200 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WARD EATON 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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Frequently asked
- What is WARD EATON INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WARD EATON INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $4,150 in total penalties.
- How does WARD EATON INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WARD EATON INC. operates in the motor vehicle towing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.3.
- Has WARD EATON INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WARD EATON INC..