Manufacturing · Covington, GA

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. ranks #2,412 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$82,331
OSHA penalties: 32
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #2,412
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. in Covington, GA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $82,331. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. 7 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,412 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dold Foods LLC in Wichita, KS is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $82,300 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection: 62.5%
of violations were serious: #2,412
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 24/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$82,331
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. runs far above peers (5.2x 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

$82,331 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC..

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. ranks #1,260 at $82,331 current penalty.

How Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. Compares

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.'s 4.57 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 (5.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-13

Last Inspection

2024-03-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,762

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 12 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $11,762 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

62.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$147,942

Current Penalty Amount

$82,331

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $65,611 from the initial assessment of $147,942. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.6
Violations	32	8.0
Total Penalty	$82,331	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,762	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($82,331 here).

Interlake Mecalux, INC. $82,329 IL Ridge Corporation $82,327 OH Radi's Custom Woodworks $82,336 ND Dold Foods LLC $82,300 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Resco Products, INC. 7 insp. Tarentum, PA Travis Pattern & Foundry INC 7 insp. Spokane, WA Polymer Industries, LLC 7 insp. Henagar, AL Leprino Foods Company 7 insp. Tracy, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Interlake Mecalux, INC.

Pontiac, IL

16 inspections $82,329

Ridge Corporation

Frazeysburg, OH

6 inspections $82,327

Radi's Custom Woodworks

Grand Forks, ND

6 inspections $82,336

Tritter Feefer Home Collection, LLC

Lagrange, GA

5 inspections $82,320

Dold Foods LLC

Wichita, KS

10 inspections $82,300

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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 Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 7 inspections, including 20 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 Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. have? ▼

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $82,331.

How many OSHA inspections has Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. had? ▼

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-13 and the most recent on 2024-03-27. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.? ▼

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. has been assessed $82,331 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $147,942 (a 44.3% reduction).

Does Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. has 20 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 Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. operate in? ▼

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC. ranks #2,412 (the top 5% 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 Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $82,331 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dold Foods LLC in Wichita, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $82,300 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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