Since 2013, OSHA inspectors have visited Ground Effects, LLC in Michigan 14 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 8, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Sterling Heights.
In all, OSHA issued 39 citation items: 28 serious, 1 repeat and 10 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $75,700; today they stand at $37,475, 50% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.134 (respiratory protection), 10 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Ground Effects, LLC averages $4,364 across 7 cited inspections.
Ground Effects, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company7000 19 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.10125 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 408.12176(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2025 | Final |
3735 Van Slyke, Flint, MI 48507 · All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7566 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 · Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.10011(A) |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Oct 25, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.1014L |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 2022 | Final |
7566 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 · Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(i)(1)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Oct 25, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $3,600 | $1,800 | Oct 25, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 2022 | Final |
15200 Commerce Dr N, Dearborn, MI 48120 · Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.10114(2) |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,050 | Jul 11, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Jul 11, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.10036(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 408.10632(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 408.11223(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2022 | Final |
7566 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 · Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 24, 2020: Employee sustains contusion when pinned between two trucks
At 12:30 a.m. on November 24, 2020, an employee was removing masking materials from the tailgate of a truck. The employee was struck from behind by a truck operated by another employee and temporarily pinned against the tailgate of the parked truck. The employee suffered a contusion and was hospitalized.
No citations from this inspection.
1919 Concept Dr, Warren, MI 48091 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
3302 Kent St, Flint, MI 48503 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
15200 Commerce Dr N, Dearborn, MI 48120 · Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.10015(3) |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Jul 7, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Jul 7, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Jul 7, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,150 | $1,575 | Jul 7, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $17,500 | $8,750 | Jul 7, 2016 | Final |
15200 Commerce Dr N, Dearborn, MI 48120 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 325.60010 |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Nov 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 325.60011 |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 325.52125(1) |
Serious | $2,450 | $1,225 | Nov 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.22129(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2016 | Final |
15200 Commerce Dr N, Dearborn, MI 48120 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,450 | $1,225 | Apr 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 325.60008(1) |
Serious | $2,450 | $1,225 | Apr 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,750 | $875 | Apr 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 2016 | Final |
1990 Concept Dr, Warren, MI 48091 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,400 | $700 | Sep 5, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $1,400 | $700 | Sep 5, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,750 | $700 | Sep 5, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,450 | $1,225 | Sep 5, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ia) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2013 | Closed |
1990 Concept Dr, Warren, MI 48091 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iiib)(0) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $2,000 | $800 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,600 | $800 | Oct 29, 2013 | Closed |
15200 Commerce Dr N, Dearborn, MI 48120 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Flint site logged 24 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 362 workers: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Effects, LLC - Flint Facility Flint · 2025 | 362 | 24 | 2 | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - 16-Mile Sterling Heights Sterling Heights · 2025 | 357 | 12 | 4 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - Warren 1990 Facility Warren · 2025 | 143 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - 19 Mile Sterling Heights Sterling Heights · 2025 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - Warren 1919 Warren · 2023 | 72 | 2 | 0 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - Dearborn Facility Dearborn · 2023 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - Flint (Van Slyke) Facility Flint · 2022 | 291 | 18 | 3 | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Ground Effects, LLC - Flint (Kent St.) Facility Flint · 2022 | 168 | 5 | 0 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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 1910.1200(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 1910.1200(f)(6)
(6) Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either:
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