Witco Inc has 4 OSHA inspections on record in Michigan, the first in 1998.
OSHA's last visit started on Mar 11, 2021 on a referral, in Avoca.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 11 citation items: 5 serious and 6 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $3,200 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $1,900, down 41%.
Most often, OSHA cited 4081.1115, (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Witco Inc averages $1,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Witco Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company6401 Bricker Rd., Avoca, MI 48006 · Precision Turned Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR RULE 6(4) |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | May 10, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR RULE 11(1) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2021 | Final |
6401 Bricker Rd., Greenwood, MI 48006 · Precision Turned Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
6401 Bricker, Avoca, MI 48006 · Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $300 | $150 | May 26, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Serious | $300 | $150 | May 26, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2006 | Closed |
6401 Bricker, Avoca, MI 48006 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 19, 1998 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Avoca site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 36 workers: 2.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 121 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witco Inc. Avoca · 2025 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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(g)(2)(i)
(2) Guarding of live parts. (i) Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means:
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.