Summary
HERCULES, INC. has accumulated 63 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $7,275 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 40,388 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 37 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HERCULES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, 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, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 40,388 employers. This establishment has 63 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 HERCULES, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 1985 | WOOD CHIPS,COLLAPSE,STORAGE BIN,SUFFOCATED,FLOWING MATERIAL,BRIDGED MATERIAL,BURIEDFatality | 2 | — | 1 | |
| Oct 24, 1985 | BURN,DUST,E GI III,ELECTRICAL,CLEANING,CORD SET,EXPLOSION,ELECTRICAL FAULTFatality | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Jan 26, 1985 | BURN,TANK,DOOR,HOT WATERFatality | 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 37+ years. Most recent activity: 37 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 HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HERCULES, 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 HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HERCULES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The lights lack adequate minimum wire size and overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2020-08-05. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. Most recent campaign: 2019-05-07. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-08-12 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-07-31 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-05-23 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-11-20 | Planned | 13 | 10 | $2,200 | |
| 1985-11-18 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $800 | |
| 1985-10-24 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $630 | |
| 1985-01-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-01-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-08-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-01-12 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-07-22 | Planned | 8 | 3 | $770 | |
| 1980-06-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-11-06 | Planned | 8 | 7 | $2,710 | |
| 1978-06-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-01-04 | Planned | 15 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-03-11 | Complaint | 4 | — | $75 | |
| 1975-02-11 | Planned | 12 | — | $90 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HERCULES, 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.
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Frequently asked
- What is HERCULES, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HERCULES, INC. has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 63 violations and $7,275 in total penalties.
- Has HERCULES, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 3 fatality investigations involving HERCULES, INC..