Establishment profile
HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
4925 STATE LINE ROAD, FORT SMITH, AR, 72902
Operated by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company · 1 of 19 establishments
336390 — Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
EIN 560494395
Summary
HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. has accumulated 23 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $69,506 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 91st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 24 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 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, INC. 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 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 · $69,506 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $55,000 | Oct 1996 | Oct 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $7,956 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Oct 1996 | Oct 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Oct 1996 | Oct 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Oct 1996 | Oct 1996 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $320 | Mar 1989 | Mar 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $270 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $270 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 1 | 1 | $190 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $190 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $140 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | $70 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $70 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1989 | Mar 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 B05 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3363 within AR. Peer group: 24 employers. This establishment has 23 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 145 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2019 | Amputated,Amputation,Bending Machine,Finger,Foot,Foot pedal,Hand,Horn,Pipe | 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 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 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 HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.. 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, INC.. 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, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-22 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,956 | |
| 1998-07-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-26 | Referral | 4 | 3 | $60,000 | |
| 1989-02-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-02-01 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $320 | |
| 1989-01-04 | Planned | 16 | 11 | $1,230 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. is one of 19 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company across all 19 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in other motor vehicle parts manufacturing within AR, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- SAF-HOLLAND, INC.DUMAS — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- PTI, LLCHICKORY, NC — 2 federal enforcement records
- SPILLER SPRING COMPANYSHEBOYGAN, WI — 2 federal enforcement records
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.FORT SMITH, AR — 1 federal enforcement record
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANYHIGH POINT, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURINGFORT SMITH, AR — 1 federal enforcement record
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING CO.HIDDENITE, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANYPINETOPS, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANYHATTIESBURG, MS — 1 federal enforcement record
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANYCONOVER, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
- BLUE RIDGE PRODUCTS, INC.HICKORY, NC — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company locationsParent rollup
- Other Motor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in ARState-wide enforcement data
- Other Motor Vehicle in ARIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 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 Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, which operates 19 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 23 violations and $69,506 in total penalties.
- How does HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. operates in the other motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3. HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.9.