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160255 - NGK CERAMICS USA, INC.

119 MAZEPPA RD., MOORESVILLE, NC, 28115
EIN 232528289

OSHA inspections
8
over 27 years
Violations
9
$43,210 in penalties
Penalties
$43,210
$4,801 avg
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.

Summary

160255 - NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $43,210 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 147 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 months ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
8
0.3 / yr · last 27 yrs
Violations
9
0.3 / yr
Penalties
$43,210
$4,801 avg / violation
Trend
WORSENING
HIGH confidence
89% serious11% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
4 of 8
Inspection trigger · referral
2 of 8

50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Peer comparison

90th

Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3363 within NC. Peer group: 147 employers.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
99th
Inspection frequency
92nd

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
3.0
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.9
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
4.3
OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.

Inspection breakdown

Planned
2
Complaint
4
Referral
2

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Activity timeline

Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 3 months ago.

Environmental compliance (EPA)

EPA inspections
5
Quarters non-compliant
3
Formal actions
3
EPA penalties
$16,442

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.

Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)

DOT number
3309753
Operation
C

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2026-01-05Referral33$31,445
2022-08-17Complaint33$6,765
2022-08-05Complaint0$0
2018-06-13Complaint1$0
2017-08-07Complaint0$0
2015-08-20Referral22$5,000
2001-03-20Planned0$0
1998-11-19Planned0$0

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on 160255 - NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. from 16 federal data sources plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, USAspending federal contracts, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

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Frequently asked

What is 160255 - NGK CERAMICS USA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
160255 - NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $43,210 in total penalties.