Inspection 346090772 OPENED JUL 20, 2022Closed
20110 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48203 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 2007, OSHA inspectors have visited Dematic Corp. in Michigan 8 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 20, 2022, in Detroit.
In all, OSHA issued 62 citation items: 32 serious, 5 repeat and 25 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $82,600; today they stand at $41,300, 50% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 9 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Dematic Corp. averages $15,900 across 1 cited inspection.
Dematic Corp. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 3 cases on it since 2015, with $249,423 in back wages owed to workers.
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Inspection 345433809 OPENED JUL 14, 2021Closed
507 Plymouth Avenue Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345340806 OPENED JUN 3, 2021Closed
1220 Featherstone Rd., Pontiac, MI 48342 · Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 20, 2021: Employee sustains partial amputation of pinky finger during
At 4:30 a.m. on May 20, 2021, an employee was operating an electric gantry crane to lift construction equipment. While performing the lift, the trained operator placed his left hand on the cable near the pulley. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the left pinky finger. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342811080 OPENED DEC 5, 2017Closed
507 Plymouth Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.10711 |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 408.11115(4) |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 408.12411(1) |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,150 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 408.12412(1) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 408.12422(2) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3d 29 CFR 408.12461(4) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3e 29 CFR 408.12462(1) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3f 29 CFR 408.12477(1) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 408.12635(1) |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 408.12635(2) |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 408.12648(1) |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 408.14923(1) |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,150 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8c 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.10125 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 408.10220(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 408.10227(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 408.10833(2) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 408.11854(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 408.12174(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 315392787 OPENED OCT 17, 2012Closed
507 Plymouth Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Repeat | $8,000 | $4,000 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $12,000 | $6,000 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 308884766 OPENED JUN 23, 2010Closed
507 Plymouth Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Repeat | $6,000 | $3,000 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $8,000 | $4,000 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 308876366 OPENED FEB 19, 2009Closed
507 Plymouth Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308825561 OPENED OCT 4, 2007Closed
507 Plymouth Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 2007 | 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 Grand Rapids site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 450 workers: 1.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 17 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dematic - Resident/Field Services Grand Rapids · 2025 | 450 | 8 | 3 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Dematic - Modernizations and Upgrades Grand Rapids · 2025 | 250 | 2 | 1 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Dematic Installations Grand Rapids · 2016 | 1,286 | 29 | 12 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2017 to Jun 14, 2019 Grand Rapids | 47 | 46 | $160,804 | $0 |
| Dec 12, 2016 to Dec 11, 2018 Grand Rapids | 4 | 2 | $2,455 | $0 |
| Jun 23, 2016 to Jun 22, 2018 Grand Rapids | 17 | 16 | $86,164 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)
(f) Any organic peroxide which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates in the cavitated state nor deflagrates at all and shows only a low or no effect when heated under confinement as well as low or no explosive power shall be defined as organic peroxide TYPE F;
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
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- Interpower Induction Services, Inc Fraser · 13 citations · $700
- Skyway Precision Inc Plymouth · 86 citations · $31,838
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.