Manufacturing · Flowery Branch, GA

Kelsey-Hayes Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kelsey-Hayes Company ranks #16,727 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,839
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#16,727
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kelsey-Hayes Company in Flowery Branch, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,839. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kelsey-Hayes Company 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,727 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Dart Container Corporation of Georgia in Lithonia, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $20,840 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,727
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kelsey-Hayes Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kelsey-Hayes Company runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,839 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kelsey-Hayes Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBILCO CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FRICK'S QUALITY MEAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7TST NA TRIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15PALOS VERDES BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3COMPUTER COMPONENTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TARKETT USA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BIG D CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HORNADY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4L & N HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11UNIVERSAL SYSTEMS US…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21BESTWELD, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3METALTEK INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MASAMI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14L C INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10STATE FABRICATORS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26MILLWOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KEOKUK MILLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 57REITNOUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25THE GUND COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Kelsey-Hayes Company, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
Kelsey-Hayes Company has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Kelsey-Hayes Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kelsey-Hayes Company is the #8,112 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($20,839).

How Kelsey-Hayes Company Compares

Kelsey-Hayes Company's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-05-22

Last Inspection

2018-08-22

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,168

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,168 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$30,625

Current Penalty Amount

$20,839

Penalty Reduction

32.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,786 from the initial assessment of $30,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kelsey-Hayes Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kelsey-Hayes Company Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $20,839 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,168 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kelsey-Hayes Company, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Kelsey-Hayes Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kelsey-Hayes Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 Kelsey-Hayes Company have?
Kelsey-Hayes Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,839.
How many OSHA inspections has Kelsey-Hayes Company had?
Kelsey-Hayes Company has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-22 and the most recent on 2018-08-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kelsey-Hayes Company?
Kelsey-Hayes Company has been assessed $20,839 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,625 (a 32.0% reduction).
Does Kelsey-Hayes Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Kelsey-Hayes Company has 5 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 Kelsey-Hayes Company operate in?
Kelsey-Hayes Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336399). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kelsey-Hayes Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kelsey-Hayes Company ranks #16,727 (the top quarter 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 Kelsey-Hayes Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Kelsey-Hayes Company's total OSHA penalty of $20,839 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dart Container Corporation of Georgia in Lithonia, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,840 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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