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Applied Process Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Livonia, Michigan · Metal Heat Treating · NAICS 332811

6inspections
23citation items
$4,775current penalties
Apr 2, 2021last inspection

Since 1991, OSHA inspectors have visited Applied Process Inc in Michigan 6 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Apr 2, 2021 on a referral, in Livonia.

In all, OSHA issued 23 citation items: 7 serious, 1 repeat and 15 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $9,025; today they stand at $4,775, 47% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.305 (electrical wiring methods), 3 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Applied Process Inc averages $1,750 across 1 cited inspection.

Applied Process Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Applied Process Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1991 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345228977 OPENED APR 2, 2021Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Jul 2, 2021

12238 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Nov 20, 2020: Employee lacerates leg when pinned between furnace and trans

At 8:30 p.m. on November 20, 2020, an employee programmed the transfer car to ride in auto mode to a destination. The employee stepped off the platform of the transfer car as the car was moving and became pinned between a furnace and the transfer car. The employee sustained severe lacerations to her leg and was hospitalized.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 408.11421(4)
Serious$3,500$1,750May 3, 2021Final

Inspection 343618328 OPENED DEC 10, 2018Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Jan 10, 2019

12238 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Oct 24, 2018: Employee is burned by flash from opening furnace hatch

At 9:00 p.m. on October 24, 2018, an employee was troubleshooting a furnace. He opened the hatch on the incorrect furnace and sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns to face, neck, and arm from the furnace flames.

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 308882489 OPENED NOV 26, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 38 employees at the site · Closed Jan 20, 2009

12238 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,000$500Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$1,000$500Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,000$500Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Repeat$2,000$1,000Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 6
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 7
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 8 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 9 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed
Citation 3, item 10 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 17, 2008Closed

Inspection 308860121 OPENED JUN 7, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 16 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 2007

12238 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$225$225Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 2a Serious$300$300Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 2b Serious$0$0Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 20, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(4)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 20, 2007Closed

Inspection 308860139 OPENED JUN 7, 2007Closed

Planned · No inspection · Health · Closed Jun 13, 2007

12202 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 · Metal Heat Treating · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110811338 OPENED JAN 8, 1991Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 24 employees at the site · Closed Feb 11, 1991

12238 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Livonia site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 29 workers: 7.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 1 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Applied Process Inc.
Livonia · 2025
29 217.13.2
Applied Process, Inc.
Livonia · 2017
56 217.73.2

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i)

(2) General. (i) Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii)

(ii) Containers when stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(4)(i)

(4) Storage within buildings not frequented by the public (such as industrial buildings). (i) The quantity of LP-Gas stored shall not exceed 300 pounds (approximately 2,550 cubic feet in vapor form) except as provided in subparagraph (5) of this paragraph.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.169 · Air receivers

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 4081.1222

29 CFR 4081.125

29 CFR 4081.213

29 CFR 4081.221

29 CFR 4081.34

29 CFR 4081.4007

29 CFR 4081.447

29 CFR 4081.5416

29 CFR 4081.632

29 CFR 4081.727

Other metal heat treating employers in Michigan

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