Establishment profile
HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
3225 WAREHOUSE ROAD, SAINT JOSEPH, KY, 42301
326140 — Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
Summary
HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $29,051 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 278 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety 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 (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $29,051 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C03 | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 II D | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 2018.00401 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 IVC | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | $100 | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1 | Jan 1987 | Jan 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2009 | Jun 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 E04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B11 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 |
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 3261 within KY. Peer group: 278 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: SEATS. Most recent campaign: 2019-02-08. 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 · 71,711 units potentially affected · 7 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19E010000 | Feb 2019 | SEATS:BARRIERS | HSM SOLUTIONS | 222 | 6,786 |
| 18E098000 | Oct 2018 | SEATS | HSM SOLUTIONS | 210 | 100 |
| 18E083000 | Aug 2018 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | HSM SOLUTIONS | 213 | 5,906 |
| 18E056000 | Jul 2018 | SEATS | CE WHITE | 222 | 31,990 |
| 17E045000 | Aug 2017 | SEATS | CE WHITE | — | 6,052 |
| 17E026000 | May 2017 | AIR BAGS | SUMMIT | — | 29 |
| 17E019000 | Mar 2017 | SEAT BELTS | CE WHITE | — | 1,549 |
| 16E089000 | Dec 2016 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | HICKORY SPRINGS | 210 | 50 |
| 15E032000 | May 2015 | SEATS | CE WHITE | 302 | 1,780 |
| 15E013000 | Feb 2015 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | HICKORY SPRINGS | — | 17,469 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-25 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $26,550 | |
| 2009-01-16 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-05-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-18 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-16 | Complaint | 4 | — | $1,000 | |
| 1986-11-10 | Complaint | 10 | 7 | $1,501 | |
| 1986-11-10 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 |
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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $29,051 in total penalties.
- How does HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY operates in the polystyrene foam product manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.