Establishment profile
KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.
6500 NORTHWEST 27TH STREET, LINCOLN, NE, 68524
Operated by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A · 1 of 2 establishments
336510 — Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
EIN 470640533
Summary
KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 8 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $14,000 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
25% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $14,000 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F03 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1987 | Sep 1987 |
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.
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 584 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Dec 2016 – Jul 2024 · 5 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | Compressed between running equipment and other object(s) | Wrist(s) | Amputation | |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Other finger(s) n.e.c. | Hospitalized | |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Brain | Hospitalized | |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Fingertip(s) | Amputation | |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Multiple types of overexertion involving outside sources | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders | Hospitalized | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident | Foot (feet), unspecified | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2012 | Elec Circ Part--Misc,Electric Shock,Lockout/Tagout,PPE,Test Equipment | 1 | — | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.. 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 KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation.
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 · $77,482 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORP USA 6600 NW 27TH ST · LINCOLN, NE, 68524 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Violation QNCR 9 | 8 | 2 | $77,482 | Oct 2025 | 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 KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The fuel pump retainer plate bolts can come loose causing fuel leakage over time, posing a fire hazard.. Most recent recall: 2024-06-06. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 10 recalls shown · 10 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Bad Boy Mowers, BigDog, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota Brand Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #24256 | Jun 2024 | The recalled engines can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Used in Lawn and Garden Equipment Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert) #24705 | Oct 2023 | The fuel tube could have been damaged due to improper workmanship while removing the fuel tube for repair, which could cause a fuel leak, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Engines Sold on Ferris and SCAG Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards #23163 | Mar 2023 | The high-pressure fuel line can get damaged by contact with the fuel pump cover, causing a fuel leak that poses burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #21739 | Apr 2021 | The fuel pump retainer plate bolts can come loose causing fuel leakage over time, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Kawasaki USA Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #21738 | Apr 2021 | The fuel pump retainer plate bolts can come loose causing fuel leakage over time, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) #20727 | Mar 2020 | Debris can ignite on the vehicle's exhaust manifoldand frozen water can block the breather hose allowing oil to leak, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Kawasaki USA Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) #20726 | Mar 2020 | The steering shaft can develop excessive wear and affect steering control resulting in a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury or death. | — | View → |
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) #20705 | Oct 2019 | The high pressure fuel line can get damaged causing a fuel leak, posing burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) #20703 | Oct 2019 | The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Kawasaki USA Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) #19777 | Sep 2019 | Incorrect joint assembly can cause steering control loss, posing crash and injury hazards. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2022-07-26 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-02-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-19 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-18 | Planned | 2 | 2 | $14,000 | |
| 1987-09-08 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A. is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in railroad rolling stock manufacturing within NE, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GREENBRIER RAIL SERVICES LLCOMAHA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CHIEF TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS, INC.OMAHA — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMERICAN HYDRAULICS, INC.OMAHA — 1 federal enforcement record
- KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORP., USALINCOLN — 0 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORP., USALINCOLN, NE — 0 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A locationsParent rollup
- Railroad Rolling Stock ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NEState-wide enforcement data
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A. 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 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.'s OSHA violation history?
- KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A. has 8 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $14,000 in total penalties.
- How does KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A. operates in the railroad rolling stock manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4. KAWASAKI MOTORS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, U.S.A.'s self-reported DART rate is 0.57 compared to an industry average of 1.7.