Establishment profile
DEXTER AXLE
21608 PROTECTA DRIVE, ELKHART, IN, 46516
Operated by Dexter Axle Company · 1 of 7 establishments
336350 — Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
Summary
DEXTER AXLE has accumulated 12 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $5,170 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 450 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
DEXTER AXLE appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
44% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 12 distinct standards shown · 12 citations in this view · $5,170 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C02 IA | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $960 | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $825 | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $410 | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 E03 000I | 1 | 1 | — | May 1995 | May 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 IN. Peer group: 450 employers. This establishment has 12 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 841 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 DEXTER AXLE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 4 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for DEXTER AXLE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for DEXTER AXLE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IN — for Dexter Axle Company, 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 Dexter Axle Company 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.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-190373 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2016 | Feb 2017 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-148631 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2015 | Jun 2015 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-031124 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2009 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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
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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for DEXTER AXLE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for DEXTER AXLE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: STEERING. Most recent campaign: 2022-09-21. 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. 10 campaigns shown · 22,251 units potentially affected · 7 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22E080000 | Sep 2022 | STEERING | INGERSOLL | — | 81 |
| 22E053000 | Jun 2022 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | DEXTER | — | 2,926 |
| 21E019000 | Mar 2021 | STEERING | INGERSOLL | — | 1,238 |
| 19E023000 | Mar 2019 | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | DEXTER | — | 882 |
| 18E100000 | Nov 2018 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | DEXTER | — | 1,677 |
| 18E090000 | Sep 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | DEXTER | — | 3,463 |
| 18E087000 | Aug 2018 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | DEXTER | — | 9,350 |
| 18E075000 | Aug 2018 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | DEXTER | — | 236 |
| 11E057000 | Jan 2012 | EQUIPMENT | DEXTER AXLE | — | 1,713 |
| 10E048000 | Oct 2010 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | DEXTER AXLE | — | 685 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-31 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-18 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-03 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-06-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-12-09 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $2,975 | |
| 1995-10-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-04 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $2,195 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
DEXTER AXLE is one of 7 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Dexter Axle Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Dexter Axle Company across all 7 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in motor vehicle transmission and power train parts manufacturing within IN, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- UNIVERSAL BEARINGS INCBREMEN — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHRYSLERKOKOMO — 2 federal enforcement records
- DEXTER AXLEFREMONT — 2 federal enforcement records
- RAYBESTOS POWERTRAINCRAWFORDSVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- DAIMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATIONKOKOMO — 2 federal enforcement records
- PTI QUALITY CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS LLCWATSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- FCA US LLCKOKOMO — 2 federal enforcement records
- MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS OF MUNCIEMUNCIE — 1 federal enforcement record
- STELLANTISKOKOMO — 1 federal enforcement record
- TORQUE-TRACTION MFG. TECHNOLOGIES, INC.FORT WAYNE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Dexter Axle Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DEXTER AXLENORTH MANCHESTER, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- DEXTER AXLEELKHART, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- DEXTER AXLE COMPANYATLANTA, GA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DEXTER AXLESHAWNEE, OK — 1 federal enforcement record
- Dexter Axle Corporation, Plant #15EL RENO, OK — 0 federal enforcement records
- DEXTER AXLE COMPANYCARROLLTON, MO — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Dexter Axle Company locationsParent rollup
- Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in INState-wide enforcement data
- Motor Vehicle Transmission in INIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on DEXTER AXLE 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 Dexter Axle Company, which operates 7 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is DEXTER AXLE's OSHA violation history?
- DEXTER AXLE has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 12 violations and $5,170 in total penalties.
- How does DEXTER AXLE's safety record compare to its industry?
- DEXTER AXLE operates in the motor vehicle transmission and power train parts manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4. DEXTER AXLE's self-reported DART rate is 1.49 compared to an industry average of 1.6.