Establishment profile
ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.
47920 5TH STREET WEST, CANTON, SD, 57013
333415 — Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Summary
ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. has accumulated 79 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $479,630 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 26 citations in this view · $357,770 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 4 | 4 | $88,400 | Feb 2005 | Jul 2024 |
| 5A0001 | 3 | 3 | $7,550 | Feb 2005 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | $5,420 | Feb 2005 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I A | 1 | 1 | $70,000 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $22,400 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 F02 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 E05 V | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 H03 | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 H02 | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G01 | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 D01 | 1 | 1 | $6,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 302 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
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
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2011 | Caught In,Crushing,Lockout/Tagout,Machine Guarding,Robotics,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Sep 30, 2004 | ROTATING PARTS,AMPUTATED,PRESS BRAKE,FINGER,CRUSHED | 2 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS INC. 47920 5TH STREET · CANTON, SD, 57013 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 4 | 1 | 0 | — | Aug 2022 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2013-09-05. Most recent: 2013-09-05. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Defense8510241896!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-11-06$745,485
- Department of Defense8505888882!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-09-25$576,450
- Department of Defense8506070361!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-12-07$533,400
- Department of Defense8505598976!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-06-15$326,813
- Department of Defense8505964609!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-10-16$195,580
- Department of Defense8505640013!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-07-20$166,980
- Department of Defense8511740093!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2025-11-05$154,424
- Department of Defense8506301453!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-09-06$142,494
- Department of Defense8511030114!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2024-11-20$121,220
- Department of Defense8510924549!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2024-09-27$108,042
- Department of Defense8506204149!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2019-01-23$97,326
- Department of Defense8506014424!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-10-30$93,822
- Department of Defense8508951526!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-03-17$85,555
- Department of Defense8506725629!RADIATOR,ENGINE COOcontract · Last action 2019-10-28$85,456
- Department of Defense8509089281!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-05-11$79,705
- Department of Defense8511875896!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2026-01-22$77,989
- Department of Defense8510116918!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-08-31$75,774
- Department of Defense8506900754!RADIATOR,ENGINE COOcontract · Last action 2019-10-10$75,434
- Department of Defense8511752538!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2025-11-13$74,122
- Department of Defense8509525923!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-11-15$64,144
- Department of Defense8508561655!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-01-31$63,630
- Department of Defense8509410556!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-09-19$63,294
- Department of Defense8510258281!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-11-09$63,057
- Department of Defense8506264924!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2019-02-12$61,595
- Department of Defense8511718416!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2025-10-23$57,926
- Department of Defense8509961700!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-06-16$57,074
- Department of Defense8511427982!RADIATOR,ENGINE COOcontract · Last action 2025-06-06$54,870
- Department of Defense8505548879!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-05-30$53,181
- Department of Defense8511548923!RADIATOR,ENGINE COOcontract · Last action 2025-08-04$52,838
- Department of Defense8510300301!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-11-30$52,740
- Department of Defense8509768336!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-03-16$51,491
- Department of Defense8509183133!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-06-22$50,377
- Department of Defense8506007767!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-10-29$50,165
- Department of Defense8511650749!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2025-09-18$47,410
- Department of Defense8510907659!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2024-09-20$45,706
- Department of Defense8506992302!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2019-11-21$44,486
- Department of Defense8510357227!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-12-28$43,586
- Department of Defense8506878121!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2019-10-01$42,170
- Department of Defense8510710177!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2024-06-21$40,862
- Department of Defense8510218806!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-10-19$40,862
- Department of Defense8507586842!RADIATOR,ENGINE COOcontract · Last action 2020-08-13$40,374
- Department of Defense8509873245!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2023-05-04$38,756
- Department of Defense8506120440!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-12-10$37,800
- Department of Defense8507706867!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2020-10-08$37,624
- Department of Defense8505465319!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2018-05-04$36,958
- Department of Defense8509049913!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2022-04-26$35,353
- Department of Defense8507413693!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2020-06-04$34,330
- Department of Defense8511377326!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2025-05-13$34,280
- Department of Defense8511377388!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2025-05-13$34,280
- Department of Defense8506688089!COOLER,LUBRICATINGcontract · Last action 2019-07-22$32,710
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 333618 - OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-01-22. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $10,000 | |
| 2019-07-02 | Complaint | 2 | — | $5,440 | |
| 2016-05-11 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-05-11 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-02-21 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $5,000 | |
| 2012-02-06 | Complaint | 59 | 56 | $220,000 | |
| 2011-11-08 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 3 | — | $210,000 | |
| 2011-05-03 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | |
| 2009-10-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-07-29 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-10-13 | Referral | 6 | 5 | $26,040 |
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 ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source 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, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 79 violations and $479,630 in total penalties.
- How does ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. operates in the air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.1. ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.63 compared to an industry average of 1.1.
- Has ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS, INC..