Establishment profile
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC
2001 US HWY 421 S., FRANKFORT, KY, 40601
336340 — Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing
Summary
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $28,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 218 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced 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 · 12 citations in this view · $28,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3380.03101 A | 2 | 1 | $9,000 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F04 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Sep 1998 | Sep 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 II | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3363 within KY. Peer group: 218 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2006 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,HEART ATTACKFatality | 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 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 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 BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-042975 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. 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). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC 2001 US HWY 421 S · FRANKFORT, KY, 40601 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Jan 2002 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: PARKING BRAKE. Most recent campaign: 2025-11-18. 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. 19 campaigns shown · 1,115,956 units potentially affected · 10 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25E078000 | Nov 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | BENDIX | — | 46 |
| 25E077000 | Nov 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | BENDIX | — | 46 |
| 25E073000 | Nov 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | BENDIX | — | 2,389 |
| 25E048000 | Aug 2025 | PARKING BRAKE | BENDIX | — | 5,668 |
| 24E086000 | Oct 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | BENDIX | — | 744,246 |
| 24E034000 | Apr 2024 | PARKING BRAKE | BENDIX | — | 1,769 |
| 23E015000 | Feb 2023 | PARKING BRAKE | BENDIX | — | 861 |
| 23E011000 | Feb 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | BENDIX | — | 11,444 |
| 22E033000 | Apr 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | BENDIX | — | 835 |
| 21E070000 | Aug 2021 | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | BENDIX | — | 489 |
| 21E015000 | Feb 2021 | EQUIPMENT | BENDIX | 121 | 2,090 |
| 20E092000 | Dec 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | BENDIX | — | 1,701 |
| 20E070000 | Sep 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | BENDIX | — | 121 |
| 19E030000 | Apr 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | BENDIX | — | 17,050 |
| 16E045000 | May 2016 | PARKING BRAKE | BENDIX | — | 194,410 |
| 15E021000 | Mar 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | BENDIX | — | 1,003 |
| 12E020000 | Jun 2012 | EQUIPMENT | BENDIX | — | 1,284 |
| 12E001000 | Jan 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | BENDIX | — | 130,440 |
| 11E011000 | Mar 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | BENDIX | — | 64 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-05 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-03-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-03-05 | Planned | 3 | — | $1,625 | |
| 1999-03-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $1,875 | |
| 1997-10-13 | Accident | 7 | 7 | $24,750 | |
| 1995-04-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-12-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- AMBRAKE CORPORATIONELIZABETHTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- YS PRECISION STAMPING INCGEORGETOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATION DBA AKEBONO BRAKE ELIZAELIZABETHTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC 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 BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $28,250 in total penalties.
- How does BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC operates in the motor vehicle brake system manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.1.
- Has BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS, LLC.