Establishment profile
BELL SPORTS, INC.
1001 INNOVATION RD, RANTOUL, IL, 61866
Operated by Vista Outdoor
339920 — Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
EIN 951733731
Summary
BELL SPORTS, INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $14,928 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 228 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BELL SPORTS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 11 citations in this view · $14,928 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0040 A | 1 | 1 | $1,161 | Feb 2021 | Feb 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $900 | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA | 1 | 1 | $893 | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Sep 2009 | Sep 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVD | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 |
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.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3399 within IL. Peer group: 228 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 288 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 BELL SPORTS, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2014 | Concrete Slab,Fall,Loading DockFatality | 1 | — | 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 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 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 BELL SPORTS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BELL SPORTS, 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 BELL SPORTS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BELL SPORTS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BELL SPORTS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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). 4 facilities · 2 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BELL SPORTS INC 1001 INNOVATION RD · RANTOUL, IL, 61866 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | May 2019 | View → |
BELL SPORTS INC 1001 INNOVATION RD · RANTOUL, IL, 61866 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Apr 2017 | View → |
BELL SPORTS CO 1924 COUNTY RD · RANTOUL, IL, 61866 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jan 2010 | View → |
BELL SPORTS RT 136 E 1924 COUNTY RD 3000 N · RANTOUL, IL, 61866 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BELL SPORTS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.. Most recent recall: 2024-02-15. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 4 recalls shown · 3 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bell Sports Recalls Bell Soquel Youth Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets #24118 | Feb 2024 | The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. | — | View → |
Bell Sports Recalls Bell Slope Adult Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury #24074 | Jan 2024 | The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. | — | View → |
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury #23216 | Jun 2023 | The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. | — | View → |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard #11235 | May 2011 | The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS. Most recent campaign: 2025-12-17. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 2 campaigns shown · 8,183 units potentially affected · 1 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25E088000 | Dec 2025 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | BELL | 218 | 150 |
| 10E024000 | Jun 2010 | EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | BELL | 218 | 8,033 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,161 | |
| 2015-12-08 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-23 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2009-11-05 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $893 | |
| 2009-09-04 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 1991-08-12 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $4,275 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BELL SPORTS, INC. is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Vista Outdoor.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Vista Outdoor across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in sporting and athletic goods manufacturing within IL, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CAST INDUSTRIES, INC.SPRINGFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- LIFE FITNESSFRANKLIN PARK — 2 federal enforcement records
- KRANOS CORPORATIONLITCHFIELD — 1 federal enforcement record
- LITANIA SPORTS GROUP, INC.CHAMPAIGN — 1 federal enforcement record
- ESCALADE SPORTS INC.OLNEY — 1 federal enforcement record
- BASEBALLRACKS.COM INC.STEGER — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Vista Outdoor locationsParent rollup
- Sporting and Athletic Goods ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Sporting and Athletic in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BELL SPORTS, 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Vista Outdoor.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BELL SPORTS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BELL SPORTS, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $14,928.1 in total penalties.
- How does BELL SPORTS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BELL SPORTS, INC. operates in the sporting and athletic goods manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8. BELL SPORTS, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 1.11 compared to an industry average of 1.4.
- Has BELL SPORTS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BELL SPORTS, INC..