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NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company ranks #70,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,689
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company in Clarinda, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,689. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,864 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, US Pipe Fabrication, LLC in Ottawa, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,691 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,864
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,689 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.814.126.538.951.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMCO, L.P., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49PEGASUS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TABLE TALK PIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5A&W MANAGEMENT HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTERNATIONAL TECHNI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BENNETT HEAT TREATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVALIS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRESTRESS SERVICES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRIT INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN PANEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IPM FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5R W GARCIA CORP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EJ USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25THE EDRO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WASTE PROCESSING EQU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12S & K MACHINEWORKS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NOVA COIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TADBIK NJ, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAFEWAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NSK-Aks Precision Ba…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company is the #28,072 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,689).

How NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company Compares

NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-21

Last Inspection

2017-05-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,345 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$5,375

Current Penalty Amount

$2,689

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,686 from the initial assessment of $5,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $2,689 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,345 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,689 here).

Tooling Technology, LLC $2,689 OH Empire Coating INC $2,690 NY Surfaces USA, INC. $2,690 CA Porvair Filtration Group $2,690 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Kmco, L.P. 2 insp. Crosby, TX Pegasus Foods, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Table Talk Pies INC. 2 insp. Worcester, MA A&W Management Holdings 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tooling Technology, LLC
Fort Loramie, OH
2 inspections $2,689
Empire Coating INC
Albion, NY
2 inspections $2,690
Surfaces USA, INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $2,690
Porvair Filtration Group
Ashland, VA
2 inspections $2,690
US Pipe Fabrication, LLC
Ottawa, KS
2 inspections $2,691

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company have? ▼
NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,689.
How many OSHA inspections has NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company had? ▼
NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-21 and the most recent on 2017-05-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company? ▼
NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company has been assessed $2,689 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,375 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company has 4 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 NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company operate in? ▼
NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company ranks #70,864 (the lower 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 NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
NSK-Aks Precision Ball Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,689 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, US Pipe Fabrication, LLC in Ottawa, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,691 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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