Establishment profile
FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1400 ARMORY DRIVE, FRANKLIN, VA, 23851
333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Summary
FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY has accumulated 51 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $6,015 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 82 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 27 citations in this view · $6,015 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | $645 | May 1992 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $540 | Dec 1983 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 2 | 2 | $300 | May 1992 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1983 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 2 | 2 | — | May 1992 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 D01 | 2 | 2 | — | Dec 1983 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 1973 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 B | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $420 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $420 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $405 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $405 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $405 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $405 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $405 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 I | 1 | 1 | $405 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | $300 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 1 | 1 | $240 | May 1992 | May 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 IVE | 1 | 1 | $90 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $30 | Mar 1973 | Mar 1973 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3331 within VA. Peer group: 82 employers. This establishment has 51 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. 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 FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1986 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,FOOT CONTROL,SLIP,PRESS | 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 FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. 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 FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT CO 33551 CARVER ROAD · FRANKLIN, VA, 23851 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Sep 2012 | 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 FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2015-05-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-14 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-03-19 | Planned | 19 | 12 | $3,375 | |
| 1995-04-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-01-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-04-15 | Planned | 11 | 6 | $1,920 | |
| 1988-05-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-11-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-12-06 | Planned | 8 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-01-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-03-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-02-26 | Complaint | 13 | 1 | $720 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 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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- What is FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 51 violations and $6,015 in total penalties.
- How does FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- FRANKLIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates in the construction machinery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.