Inspection 349165043 OPENED SEP 14, 2026Open
13000 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150 · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
Since 1989, OSHA inspectors have visited Basf Corporation in Michigan 30 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 14, 2026 after a complaint, in Livonia and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 45 citation items: 20 serious and 25 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $36,335; today they stand at $22,094, 39% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.119 (process safety management), 7 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Basf Corporation averages $1,000 across 2 cited inspections.
Basf Corporation also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 347193609 OPENED JAN 4, 2024Closed
13000 Levan Road, Livonia, MI 48150 · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.12152(3) |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Feb 7, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 344346432 OPENED OCT 8, 2019Closed
23930 Concord Ave, Mattawan, MI 49071 · All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342110806 OPENED MAR 1, 2017Closed
1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.13390(C) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 342110814 OPENED MAR 1, 2017Closed
1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341208056 OPENED JAN 27, 2016Closed
1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315406843 OPENED JUL 8, 2014Closed
1609 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312082621 OPENED JAN 19, 2012Closed
13000 Levan, Livonia, MI 48150 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 23, 2012 | Closed |
22 older inspections
Inspection 312057821 OPENED SEP 29, 2011Closed
13000 Levan, Livonia, MI 48150 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311996888 OPENED MAY 3, 2011Closed
1609 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308807387 OPENED JAN 22, 2010Closed
26701 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48034 · Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 313309825 OPENED JAN 12, 2010Closed
1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308811348 OPENED MAY 15, 2008Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 308865005 OPENED AUG 24, 2007Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307732933 OPENED FEB 16, 2005Closed
1609 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $6,300 | $3,150 | Jun 29, 2005 | Final |
Inspection 124991092 OPENED NOV 8, 1999Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,700 | $850 | Jan 24, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $2,975 | $1,488 | Jan 24, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,700 | $850 | Jan 24, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 125026773 OPENED NOV 19, 1998Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jun 25, 1999 | Final |
Inspection 114546583 OPENED AUG 12, 1998Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114546609 OPENED AUG 12, 1998Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114539042 OPENED SEP 4, 1996Closed
836 Chicago Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49509 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114545650 OPENED AUG 3, 1995Closed
836 Chicago Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49509 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 108062506 OPENED MAR 22, 1995Closed
3301 Bourke Ave, Detroit, MI 48238 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1)(i) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,875 | $937 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,875 | $937 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,875 | $937 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,875 | $937 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,875 | $937 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.119(n) · Process safety management |
Serious | $1,875 | $937 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(k)(2) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.146(f) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR R311003 B II |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1995 | Closed |
Inspection 108061904 OPENED APR 11, 1994Closed
471 Howard Ave, Holland, MI 49424 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR R350206 B II |
Other-than-serious | $550 | $275 | Apr 25, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 108062563 OPENED JAN 24, 1994Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 110801347 OPENED APR 9, 1993Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $900 | $900 | May 13, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | May 13, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1993 | Closed |
Inspection 110672532 OPENED SEP 25, 1991Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $630 | $630 | Oct 16, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 110673431 OPENED NOV 5, 1990Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $540 | $540 | Jan 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $90 | $90 | Jan 7, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 110839560 OPENED AUG 31, 1990Closed
1609 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 108063322 OPENED JUN 22, 1989Closed
1609 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI 48192 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 108061409 OPENED APR 24, 1989Closed
471 Howard Ave, Holland, MI 49424 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR R230204 A |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR R230204 D I |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR R230204 D III |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR R350206 B II |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1989 | Closed |
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 Southfield site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 535 workers: 0.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 5 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basf Corporation Southfield · 2025 | 535 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| BASF Corporation Livonia Livonia · 2025 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| BASF Wyandotte Wyandotte · 2019 | 1,309 | 9 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| BASF Corporation Southfield Southfield · 2019 | 773 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Basf Corporation Mattawan, MI Mattawan · 2019 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| BASF Livonia Livonia · 2018 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Basf Mattawan · 2018 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 5.2 | 2.0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1)(i)
(i) No less than 25 percent of the initial process hazards analyses shall be completed by May 26, 1994;
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)
(f) Operating procedures. (1) The employer shall develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information and shall address at least the following elements.
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2)
(2) Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
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