Inspection 343881470 OPENED MAR 27, 2019Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1991, OSHA inspectors have visited Benlee Incorporated in Michigan 9 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Mar 27, 2019 as part of a related case, in Romulus.
In all, OSHA issued 58 citation items: 15 serious and 43 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $9,750; today they stand at $7,190, 26% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.1200 (hazard communication), 6 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Benlee Incorporated averages $1,750 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 343521696 OPENED OCT 10, 2018Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 325.51103(A)(III) |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Feb 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 312061187 OPENED NOV 9, 2011Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery 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 | $600 | $240 | Nov 22, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 311991947 OPENED AUG 20, 2009Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 3, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Sep 3, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 307758607 OPENED SEP 2, 2005Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307758920 OPENED MAY 20, 2005Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 20, 2005 (fatal): Employee is killed when pinned between forklift and dumpster
On May 20, 2005, Employee #1 was emptying a garbage hopper into a trash compacti ng dumpster. He was found pinned between the hopper and the mast of a Hyster pow ered industrial truck. He had been killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Jul 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 127163145 OPENED SEP 4, 2003Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 127163558 OPENED FEB 11, 2003Closed
30383 Ecorse Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $225 | $112 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $225 | $112 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $225 | $112 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $225 | $112 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 18 29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 19 29 CFR 1910.110(f)(4)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 20 29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv) · Air receivers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2003 | Closed |
1 older inspection
Inspection 110942190 OPENED DEC 3, 1991Closed
12030 Pleasant Street, Detroit, MI 48217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $250 | $250 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $250 | $250 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $50 | $50 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 18 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 19 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 20 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 21 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | Closed |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii)
(ii) Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with.
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8)
(8) Sources of ignition. In addition to the previous restrictions of this paragraph, the following shall apply: There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable liquids. Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted within sight of the customer being served. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation.
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
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 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.169 · Air receivers
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
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