Establishment profile
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.
2313 CANNON ST., DANVILLE, IL, 61832
Operated by FreightCar America, Inc · 1 of 9 establishments
336510 — Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Summary
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC. has accumulated 14 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $32,590 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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. 13 distinct standards shown · 14 citations in this view · $32,590 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 2 | 2 | $6,195 | Oct 2004 | Jan 2005 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 K01 I | 1 | 1 | $6,300 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F01 | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1026 H02 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $945 | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 IIB | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $700 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV A | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV D | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L03 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 |
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 3365 within IL. Peer group: 25 employers. This establishment has 14 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.. 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 FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2016 | Heart Attack,Hydraulic PumpFatality | 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 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, 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 FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, 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 FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-11 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-18 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $10,800 | |
| 2012-04-18 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $7,300 | |
| 2012-02-09 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | |
| 2009-04-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-05-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-03-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $700 | |
| 2004-12-14 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $7,000 | |
| 2004-08-25 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $1,890 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC. is one of 9 establishments rolled up under the parent organization FreightCar America, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of FreightCar America, Inc across all 9 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- WATCO COMPANIES, LLCWOOD RIVER — 2 federal enforcement records
- ANCHOR BRAKE SHOE COMPANY, LLCWEST CHICAGO — 2 federal enforcement records
- NATIONAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.MOUNT VERNON — 2 federal enforcement records
- NIPPON SHARYO MANUFACTURING, LLCROCHELLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- NARITA MFG., INC.BELVIDERE — 1 federal enforcement record
- NARITA MANUFACTURING, INC.BELVIDERE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by FreightCar America, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATIONJOHNSTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.JOHNSTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.ROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATIONJOHNSTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR ALABAMA, LLCCHEROKEE, AL — 1 federal enforcement record
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.CHEROKEE, AL — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All FreightCar America, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Railroad Rolling Stock ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ILState-wide enforcement data
- Railroad Rolling Stock in ILIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, 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 FreightCar America, Inc, which operates 9 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 FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $32,590 in total penalties.
- How does FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC. operates in the railroad rolling stock manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
- Has FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC..