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Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. in Lincoln, NE has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Feroleto Steel Company, INC. in Bridgeport, CT is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 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 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $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 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN TECHNOLOGY, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6D&W FINE PACK LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EXXON MOBIL BAYTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FINCANTIERI BAY SHIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12STREK-O DOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36ALADDIN TEMP-RITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ERIE FORGE AND STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PILGRIMS PRIDE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3IGS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FLEX-N-GATE CHICAGO,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PACKAGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29SUPER STEEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TREAD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CITGO REFINING AND C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HANDI-FOIL CORP. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MORIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26INTERNATIONAL WAXES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Kawasaki Motors Manu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. ranks #12,096 at $14,000 current penalty.

How Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. Compares

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.'s 0.40 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-04-18

Last Inspection

2024-07-19

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$14,000

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $14,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,000 here).

Sunoco, INC. (R&M) $14,000 PA Galesburg Castings, Incorporated $14,000 IL Cawy Bottling CO. INC. $14,000 FL Southeastern Metals Manufacturing CO., INC. $14,000 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Newman Technology, INC. 5 insp. Mansfield, OH D&W Fine Pack LLC 5 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL Exxon Mobil Baytown Refinery 5 insp. Baytown, TX Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding 5 insp. Sturgeon Bay, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunoco, INC. (R&M)
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $14,000
Kellogg USA, INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $14,000
Cawy Bottling CO. INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $14,000
Southeastern Metals Manufacturing CO., INC.
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $14,000
Feroleto Steel Company, INC.
Bridgeport, CT
3 inspections $14,000

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What to do with this record

Use Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. have? ▼
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. had? ▼
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-18 and the most recent on 2024-07-19. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.? ▼
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. has 2 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 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. operate in? ▼
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a. ranks #25,972 (the upper half 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 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.a.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Feroleto Steel Company, INC. in Bridgeport, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,000 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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