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Universal Coating Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Mt Morris, Michigan · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · NAICS 332812

25inspections

78citation items

$29,300current penalties

Mar 27, 2024last inspection

Universal Coating Inc has 25 OSHA inspections on record in Michigan, the first in 1990.

OSHA's last visit started on Mar 27, 2024, in Flint.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 78 citation items: 45 serious and 33 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $53,510 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $29,300, down 45%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.1200, hazard communication (7 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Universal Coating Inc averages $2,410 over 5 cited inspections in that time.

Universal Coating Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Universal Coating Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1990 to 2024 — Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347373409 OPENED MAR 27, 2024Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 180 employees at the site · Closed Jun 4, 2024

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 408.12185	Serious	$5,600	$2,800	May 8, 2024	Final

Inspection 346834682 OPENED JUL 17, 2023Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 60 employees at the site · Closed Dec 22, 2023

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 325.47201(3)	Serious	$2,500	$1,250	Nov 28, 2023	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 408.22141(2)	Other-than-serious	$800	$400	Nov 28, 2023	Final

Inspection 346798259 OPENED JUN 26, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 55 employees at the site · Closed Aug 15, 2023

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · 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.

Inspection 346768187 OPENED JUN 14, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 180 employees at the site · Closed Aug 28, 2023

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 408.13362	Serious	$3,500	$1,750	Aug 3, 2023	Final
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 408.13308(2)	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 3, 2023	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a) · Flammable liquids	Serious	$3,500	$1,750	Aug 3, 2023	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces	Other-than-serious	$700	$350	Aug 3, 2023	Final

Inspection 346222029 OPENED SEP 15, 2022Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 153 employees at the site · Closed Dec 5, 2022

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · 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.

Inspection 345344733 OPENED JUN 4, 2021Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Aug 26, 2021

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 408.12152(1)	Serious	$3,500	$1,750	Jul 21, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 408.12152(3)(B)	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 21, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 408.12132(2)	Serious	$1,500	$750	Jul 21, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 408.12132(3)	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 21, 2021	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 408.22139(2)	Other-than-serious	$2,500	$1,250	Jul 21, 2021	Final

Inspection 343110953 OPENED MAY 1, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 108 employees at the site · Closed Jul 24, 2018

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 29, 2018	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 325.47201(3)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 29, 2018	Final

Inspection 315372896 OPENED OCT 24, 2013Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 71 employees at the site · Closed Mar 28, 2014

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 4081.213(2)	Serious	$400	$160	Feb 27, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 4081.231(3)	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 27, 2014	Closed

17 older inspections

Inspection 315372904 OPENED OCT 24, 2013Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 71 employees at the site · Closed Feb 24, 2014

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3256.107(1)	Serious	$750	$300	Jan 17, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3254.7201(3)	Serious	$750	$300	Jan 17, 2014	Closed

Inspection 307744482 OPENED JUN 24, 2005Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 65 employees at the site · Closed Sep 13, 2005

5204 Energy Dr, Flint, MI 48505 · 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.

Inspection 301243085 OPENED FEB 5, 2004Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Mar 14, 2006

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4080.1011(a)	Serious	$2,100	$1,470	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 4081.219	Serious	$1,200	$840	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 4081.731(1)	Serious	$1,200	$840	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 4081.731(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 4081.722(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 4081.3308(1)	Serious	$2,100	$1,470	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 4081.3312(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 4081.3312(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 4d 29 CFR 4081.3370(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 4e 29 CFR 4081.3392(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations	Serious	$2,100	$1,470	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 4081.7613(3)	Serious	$2,100	$1,470	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 4081.7605(1)	Serious	$2,100	$1,470	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 4081.7609(b)	Serious	$2,100	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 4081.7610(3)	Serious	$2,100	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 4081.7640(4)	Serious	$1,200	$840	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication	Serious	$1,200	$840	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication	Serious	$2,100	$1,470	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4081.15(1)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 4081.15(3)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 4081.215(2)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Closed
Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Final
Citation 2, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Closed
Citation 2, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2) · Respiratory protection	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Closed
Citation 2, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Closed
Citation 2, item 5d 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Closed
Citation 2, item 5e 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 30, 2004	Closed

Inspection 127049880 OPENED JUN 6, 2003Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 65 employees at the site · Closed Apr 28, 2005

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4081.914(1)(a)	Serious	$450	$450	Aug 13, 2003	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i) · Flammable liquids	Serious	$450	$450	Aug 13, 2003	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(via) · Flammable liquids	Serious	$450	$450	Aug 7, 2003	Final

Inspection 125140632 OPENED DEC 11, 2002Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 49 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 2003

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jan 23, 2003	Closed

Inspection 125139907 OPENED MAR 28, 2002Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 49 employees at the site · Closed Nov 18, 2002

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3256.107(1)	Serious	$1,000	$500	Jun 27, 2002	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3254.7201(3)	Serious	$1,000	$500	Jun 27, 2002	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4080.1014(cc)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 5, 2002	Closed

Inspection 127240703 OPENED JUN 11, 1999Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed Sep 15, 1999

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4081.7610(2)	Serious	$300	$150	Aug 11, 1999	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4081.3310(1)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 11, 1999	Closed
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 4081.3308(1)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 11, 1999	Closed
Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 4081.7636(5)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 11, 1999	Closed

Inspection 125002139 OPENED FEB 14, 1997Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed Apr 18, 1997

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4080.1011(a)	Serious	$300	$150	Apr 4, 1997	Closed

Inspection 124921420 OPENED JUL 16, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed Sep 9, 1996

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 7, 1996	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(2)(ivd) · Permit-required confined spaces	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 7, 1996	Closed

Inspection 124920406 OPENED FEB 28, 1995Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Mar 15, 1995

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 114540404 OPENED JAN 4, 1994Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 44 employees at the site · Closed Apr 1, 1994

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 3, 1994	Closed
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 3, 1994	Closed

Inspection 114806060 OPENED NOV 9, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 48 employees at the site · Closed Mar 18, 1994

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4081.3312(1)	Serious	$600	$300	Jan 4, 1994	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 4081.3312(1)	Serious	$0	$0	Jan 4, 1994	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4081.835(3)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jan 4, 1994	Closed
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 4081.2176(1)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jan 4, 1994	Closed

Inspection 110797446 OPENED AUG 6, 1992Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Safety · 29 employees at the site · Closed Aug 17, 1992

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110797032 OPENED APR 29, 1992Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 29 employees at the site · Closed Nov 23, 1993

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4081.7640(4)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 9, 1992	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 4081.7640(10)	Serious	$1,050	$1,050	Jun 9, 1992	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 4081.7640(10)	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 9, 1992	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4081.219	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 9, 1992	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 4081.1843(3)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 9, 1992	Closed
Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv) · Flammable liquids	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 9, 1992	Closed
Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 9, 1992	Closed

Inspection 108026774 OPENED NOV 16, 1990Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 27 employees at the site · Closed Nov 27, 1990

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110822327 OPENED OCT 10, 1990Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 27 employees at the site · Closed May 16, 1991

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva) · Flammable liquids	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Dec 17, 1990	Closed

Inspection 108019456 OPENED SEP 21, 1990Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed Nov 27, 1990

1167 W Frances Rd, Mt Morris, MI 48458 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR R420102 B II	Serious	$150	$150	Oct 30, 1990	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR R322009 D	Serious	$160	$160	Oct 30, 1990	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4)(i) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 30, 1990	Closed
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4)(ii) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 30, 1990	Closed
Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR R350202 A	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 30, 1990	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 Flint site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 184 workers: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 18 days away from work.

Site and year	Workers	Cases	Days-away cases	Rate	Industry median
Universal Coating, Inc. Flint · 2025	184	8	2	5.7	3.2
Universal Coating Inc Flint · 2024	194	3	2	2.2	3.2

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(d)(5)(via)

(vi) Flammable liquid warehouses or storage buildings. (a) If the storage building is located 50 feet or less from a building or line of adjoining property that may be built upon, the exposing wall shall be a blank wall having a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 hours.

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i)

(7) Fire control—(i) Extinguishers. Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, shall be available at locations where flammable liquids are stored.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations

29 CFR 3254.7201

29 CFR 3256.107

29 CFR 4080.1011

29 CFR 4080.1014

29 CFR 4081.15

29 CFR 4081.1843

29 CFR 4081.213

29 CFR 4081.215

29 CFR 4081.2176

29 CFR 4081.219

29 CFR 4081.231

29 CFR 4081.3308

29 CFR 4081.3310

29 CFR 4081.3312

29 CFR 4081.3370

29 CFR 4081.3392

29 CFR 4081.722

29 CFR 4081.731

29 CFR 4081.7605

29 CFR 4081.7609

29 CFR 4081.7610

29 CFR 4081.7613

29 CFR 4081.7636

29 CFR 4081.7640

29 CFR 4081.835

29 CFR 4081.914

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