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NSK Steering Systems America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NSK Steering Systems America, INC. ranks #87,285 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$938
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#87,285
of 99,447 penalized employers

NSK Steering Systems America, INC. in Bennington, VT has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $938. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NSK Steering Systems America, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,285 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Porta Products Corporation in New Smyrna Beach, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $939 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,285
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 NSK Steering Systems America, INC. runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$938 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Steering Systems America, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORTEX PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ABC COKE-DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38ALKON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TATE & LYLE INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. ZINC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAFFIELD FISHERIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SOLARIS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PENNAKEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17R BRAUN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27MARQUEZ BROTHERS INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JOHNS MANVILLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HANDI-FOIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TENNESSEE BUSINESS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OMYA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS MARBLE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LITE METALS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CAB INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NSK Steering Systems…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
NSK Steering Systems America, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Steering Systems America, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, NSK Steering Systems America, INC. ranks #32,573 at $938 current penalty.

How NSK Steering Systems America, INC. Compares

NSK Steering Systems America, INC.'s 0.33 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-03-14

Last Inspection

2019-05-03

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $313 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$1,875

Current Penalty Amount

$938

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $937 from the initial assessment of $1,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How NSK Steering Systems America, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric NSK Steering Systems America, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $938 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $313 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NSK Steering Systems America, INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($938 here).

Wasatch Minerals LLC $938 UT Amo Puerto Rico Manufacturing INC. $938 PR Desert Powder Coating LLC $938 AZ Avx Corporation $938 SC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Mortex Products, INC. 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX Abc Coke-Division of Drummond Company 3 insp. Tarrant, AL Eaton Corporation 3 insp. Horseheads, NY Alkon Corporation 3 insp. Fremont, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wasatch Minerals LLC
Lehi, UT
2 inspections $938
Amo Puerto Rico Manufacturing INC.
Anasco, PR
2 inspections $938
Desert Powder Coating LLC
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $938
Avx Corporation
Fountain Inn, SC
2 inspections $938
Porta Products Corporation
New Smyrna Beach, FL
2 inspections $939

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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 NSK Steering Systems America, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, NSK Steering Systems America, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Steering Systems America, INC. have? ▼
NSK Steering Systems America, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $938.
How many OSHA inspections has NSK Steering Systems America, INC. had? ▼
NSK Steering Systems America, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-14 and the most recent on 2019-05-03. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for NSK Steering Systems America, INC.? ▼
NSK Steering Systems America, INC. has been assessed $938 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,875 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does NSK Steering Systems America, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. NSK Steering Systems America, INC. has 1 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 Steering Systems America, INC. operate in? ▼
NSK Steering Systems America, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336330). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does NSK Steering Systems America, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NSK Steering Systems America, INC. ranks #87,285 (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 Steering Systems America, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
NSK Steering Systems America, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $938 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Porta Products Corporation in New Smyrna Beach, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $939 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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