Inspection 348459058 OPENED AUG 22, 2025Closed
732 Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Esper Electric, Ltd. has 37 OSHA inspections on record in Michigan, the first in 1991.
OSHA's last visit started on Aug 22, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Portage.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 17 citation items: 11 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $6,575 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $3,272, down 50%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.501, fall protection in construction (4 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Esper Electric, Ltd. averages $184 over 5 cited inspections in that time.
Esper Electric, Ltd. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
Michigan · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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26 of them in the same industry
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347967564 OPENED DEC 23, 2024Closed
3333 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345920821 OPENED APR 25, 2022Closed
10350 Miller Drive, Galesburg, MI 49053 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.41126(2) |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | May 27, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.40132(3) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 344517149 OPENED DEC 17, 2019Closed
3694 Fawn Cove Lane, Portage, MI 49024 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.40119(3) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 344501960 OPENED DEC 10, 2019Closed
409 Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344226055 OPENED AUG 12, 2019Closed
162 East Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343957395 OPENED APR 22, 2019Closed
400 Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343905758 OPENED APR 2, 2019Closed
2747 South 11th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
29 older inspections
Inspection 343733036 OPENED JAN 24, 2019Closed
6212 South Westnedge Avenue, Portage, MI 49002 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 343622544 OPENED NOV 27, 2018Closed
5355 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342202215 OPENED MAR 27, 2017Closed
1825 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342142114 OPENED FEB 27, 2017Closed
8624 Greenspire Drive, Portage, MI 49024 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342120284 OPENED FEB 22, 2017Closed
6560 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341459931 OPENED MAY 9, 2016Closed
538 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.40114(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 30, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 341344794 OPENED MAR 22, 2016Closed
700 Ely Street, Otsego, MI 49078 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341291672 OPENED MAR 2, 2016Closed
820 Rankin Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341018091 OPENED OCT 26, 2015Closed
12080 North U.s. 131 Highway, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.41126(2) |
Serious | $800 | $320 | Nov 13, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340977545 OPENED OCT 12, 2015Closed
928 Industrial Parkway, Plainwell, MI 49080 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340943844 OPENED SEP 24, 2015Closed
8938 Krum Avenue, Galesburg, MI 49053 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340174457 OPENED JAN 12, 2015Closed
245 West Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317254969 OPENED FEB 26, 2014Closed
7060 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49024 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316138429 OPENED APR 12, 2013Closed
5991 Gull Rd, Comstock, MI 49041 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $600 | $240 | May 2, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 316157320 OPENED JAN 9, 2013Closed
6113 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $800 | $320 | Feb 6, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 316132943 OPENED JUN 14, 2012Closed
5490 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $450 | $180 | Jul 9, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 313335655 OPENED SEP 6, 2011Closed
545 Washington, Otsego, MI 49078 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313312779 OPENED JUL 27, 2011Closed
345 N Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · 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 | Aug 26, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 313284390 OPENED FEB 14, 2011Closed
516 E South St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308939594 OPENED NOV 21, 2008Closed
1551 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $350 | $175 | Dec 19, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 308909621 OPENED AUG 6, 2007Closed
1173 Lincoln Rd, Allegan, MI 49010 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307696096 OPENED MAY 6, 2004Closed
6938 Elm Valley Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49003 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $500 | $350 | Jun 17, 2004 | Final |
Inspection 304916075 OPENED DEC 30, 2003Closed
690 Dragonfly, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $450 | $225 | Feb 25, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $750 | $375 | Feb 25, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 304899537 OPENED JUL 8, 2003Closed
512 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $375 | $188 | Jul 25, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 304899503 OPENED JUL 7, 2003Closed
6151 Portage St, Portage, MI 49002 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 127131613 OPENED FEB 3, 2000Closed
3630 East Cork St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 21, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 127261600 OPENED JAN 18, 2000Closed
161 Ampey Rd, Paw Paw, MI 49079 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 127184463 OPENED FEB 3, 1998Closed
3265 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI 49010 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 110916616 OPENED FEB 8, 1991Closed
1700 S.burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 · 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 Kalamazoo site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 66 workers: 3.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esper Electric Ltd Kalamazoo · 2025 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Esper Electric, Ltd. Kalamazoo · 2024 | 60 | 5 | 0 | 7.7 | 1.8 |
| Esper Electric Kalamazoo · 2018 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)
(b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges. Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i)
(4) Holes. (i) Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii)
(ii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.
Other electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors employers in Michigan
- Power Solutions Group Inc. Detroit · 18 citations · $2,650
- Ferndale Electric Company, Inc. Detroit · 58 citations · $10,600
- McSweeney Electric, Inc. Livonia · 58 citations · $5,050
- Mechanical Heating & Cooling, Inc. Ann Arbor · 13 citations · $3,500
- Plumb Tech Inc. Romeo · 3 citations · $0
- Shoreline Power Services, Inc Traverse City · 16 citations · $15,050
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