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Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. ranks #276 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 67 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty81% serious
$284,000
OSHA penalties
67
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#276
of 99,447 penalized employers

Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. in Kernersville, NC has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 67 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $284,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. 8 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 67 violations, averaging 8.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #276 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 54 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pandrol USA, LP in Bridgeport, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $285,125 in current penalties.

8.4
violations per inspection
80.6%
of violations were serious
#276
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 67 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (8.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. runs far above peers (18.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$284,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($284,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $284,000 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.10.320.941.562.182.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES TISSUE C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 39JOHNS MANVILLE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16BORBET ALABAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29AMTROL, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7VANGUARD SOAP LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37TROPICANA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6HENNIGES AUTOMOTIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9TROY CHEMICAL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37AJINOMOTO WINDSOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4BESSEMER PLYWOOD CORP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7HAIN PURE PROTEIN CO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15HARODITE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12WD FLOORING LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 79WARREN STEEL HOLDING…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21BLUE CHIP GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27KRUEGER SHEET METAL CO, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23MAJOR METALS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 34AMERIWOOD INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12THK RHYTHM AUTOMOTIV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14Johnson Controls Bat…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 67
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 67 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. ranks #164 at $284,000 current penalty.

How Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. Compares

Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.'s 8.38 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (18.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-07-12

Last Inspection

2015-08-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$35,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 5 years, averaging 8.4 violations per visit. That's $35,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

54

Serious

80.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

19.4% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$535,750

Current Penalty Amount

$284,000

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $251,750 from the initial assessment of $535,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 67 8.0
Total Penalty $284,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $35,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($284,000 here).

Amsted Rail Company, INC. $283,279 OH Pandrol USA, LP $285,125 NJ Ajm Packaging CORP $285,485 MI Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, INC. $282,469 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Great Lakes Tissue Company 8 insp. Cheboygan, MI Johns Manville 8 insp. Willows, CA Borbet Alabama, INC. 8 insp. Auburn, AL Amtrol, INC. 8 insp. West Warwick, RI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amsted Rail Company, INC.
Groveport, OH
2 inspections $283,279
Pandrol USA, LP
Bridgeport, NJ
4 inspections $285,125
Ajm Packaging CORP
Southgate, MI
5 inspections $285,485
Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, INC.
Aliceville, AL
5 inspections $282,469
Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation
Birdsboro, PA
11 inspections $286,096

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 67 violations across 8 inspections, including 54 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. have? ▼
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. has 67 OSHA violations on record, including 54 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $284,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. had? ▼
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-12 and the most recent on 2015-08-11. This averages 8.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.? ▼
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. has been assessed $284,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $535,750 (a 47.0% reduction).
Does Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. has 54 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. operate in? ▼
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335911). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC. ranks #276 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $284,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (18.0x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pandrol USA, LP in Bridgeport, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $285,125 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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