Inspection 349018416 OPENED JUN 25, 2026Open
8216 N Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection so far.
OSHA has inspected Cooper Foundry Inc 11 times in Michigan since 1999.
The latest one began on Jun 25, 2026 on a referral, in Kalamazoo; the case is still open.
Those inspections ended with 65 citation items: 51 serious and 14 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $10,725 and now stand at $5,338, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.
comes up most often in these citations: 4 items under 3255.1917.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Cooper Foundry Inc averages $533 (3 cited inspections).
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Inspection 347345662 OPENED MAR 13, 2024Closed
8216 N Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 325.51933 |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 325.51937 |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 325.51943(2) |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(iv) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(3)(i)(a) · Lead in general industry |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 408.22114(2)(A) |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $200 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 408.22129(4) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347345779 OPENED MAR 13, 2024Closed
8216 N Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340013911 OPENED FEB 15, 2018Closed
8216 N Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 325.51472(1) |
Serious | $400 | $200 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 408.1014C |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 325.51455(1) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342917796 OPENED FEB 15, 2018Closed
8216 N Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 325.51903(1) |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 325.51918(1) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 325.52503(2) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 325.51937 |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 315395467 OPENED SEP 5, 2013Closed
8216 N Douglas St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $250 | $100 | Oct 11, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 308817360 OPENED SEP 30, 2009Closed
8216 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a | Serious | $175 | $88 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1f | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1g | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1h | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a | Serious | $175 | $88 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $175 | $88 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $175 | $88 | Dec 23, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 308841485 OPENED DEC 11, 2006Closed
8216 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a | Serious | $625 | $312 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2007 | Closed |
3 older inspections
Inspection 308848894 OPENED MAY 9, 2006Closed
8216 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307738476 OPENED FEB 8, 2005Closed
8216 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a | Serious | $500 | $250 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2f | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a | Serious | $500 | $250 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4d | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $100 | May 10, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 125019745 OPENED JUN 9, 1999Closed
8216 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $75 | $38 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $75 | $38 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $100 | $50 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1999 | Closed |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1)
(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL). (1) The employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m 3) averaged over an 8-hour period.
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(iv)
(iv) Written programs must be revised and updated at least annually to reflect the current status of the program.
29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(3)(i)(a)
(A) Select, and provide to employees, the appropriate respirators specified in paragraph (d)(3)(i)(A) of 29 CFR 1910.134.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other other nonferrous metal foundries (except die-casting) employers in Michigan
- Brembo North America Inc Homer · 48 citations · $50,700
- International Casting Corporation New Baltimore · 10 citations · $75
- Linamar Structures Fruitport · 11 citations · $29,500
- Hoffmann Die Cast Corporation St Joseph · 7 citations · $4,350
- Kent Foundry Company Greenville · 45 citations · $34,198
- Magnesium Products of America Inc Eaton Rapids · 65 citations · $126,473
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.