Manufacturing · Blue Ridge, GA

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kismet Rubber Products Corporation ranks #7,628 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$37,776
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #7,628
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation in Blue Ridge, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,776. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kismet Rubber Products Corporation 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,628 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Green Renewable, INC. in Manchester, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,776 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection: 62.5%
of violations were serious: #7,628
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Kismet Rubber Products…

$37,776
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Kismet Rubber Products Corporation runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$37,776 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Kismet Rubber Products Corporation.

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Kismet Rubber Products Corporation sits at penalty rank #3,831 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($37,776 assessed).

How Kismet Rubber Products Corporation Compares

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation's 3.20 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-02-09

Last Inspection

2015-02-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,555

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $7,555 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

62.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

31.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$61,944

Current Penalty Amount

$37,776

Penalty Reduction

39.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,168 from the initial assessment of $61,944. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kismet Rubber Products Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Kismet Rubber Products Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$37,776	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,555	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kismet Rubber Products Corporation, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,776 here).

Green Renewable, INC. $37,776 NY Sekisui Voltek LLC $37,780 MI Worzalla, INC. $37,788 WI Formica Corporation $37,788 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fca LLC 5 insp. Wichita, KS Barry Callebaut USA LLC 5 insp. Eddystone, PA Sierra Pacific Industries 5 insp. Shasta Lake, CA Perdue Foods, LLC 5 insp. Accomac, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Green Renewable, INC.

Manchester, NY

2 inspections $37,776

Sekisui Voltek LLC

Coldwater, MI

7 inspections $37,780

Worzalla, INC.

Stevens Point, WI

3 inspections $37,788

Formica Corporation

Cincinnati, OH

4 inspections $37,788

Bella Fashion Inc.

South El Monte, CA

0 inspections $0

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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 Kismet Rubber Products Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Kismet Rubber Products Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Kismet Rubber Products Corporation have? ▼

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,776.

How many OSHA inspections has Kismet Rubber Products Corporation had? ▼

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-09 and the most recent on 2015-02-24. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Kismet Rubber Products Corporation? ▼

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation has been assessed $37,776 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,944 (a 39.0% reduction).

Does Kismet Rubber Products Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Kismet Rubber Products Corporation has 10 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Kismet Rubber Products Corporation operate in? ▼

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326291). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Kismet Rubber Products Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kismet Rubber Products Corporation ranks #7,628 (the top 10% 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 Kismet Rubber Products Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Kismet Rubber Products Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $37,776 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Green Renewable, INC. in Manchester, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $37,776 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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