Establishment profile
KEL-MAR, INC.
436 N. ENTERPRISE ST., BOWLING GREEN, OH, 43402
332813 — Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Summary
KEL-MAR, INC. has accumulated 15 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $19,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 71st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 332 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 46th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 16 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KEL-MAR, 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, 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
100% 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 15 citations in this view · $19,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0124 G02 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B06 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 L01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
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 3328 within OH. Peer group: 332 employers. This establishment has 15 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KEL-MAR, 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 KEL-MAR, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 16+ years. Most recent activity: 16 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 KEL-MAR, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KEL-MAR, 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 KEL-MAR, 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 KEL-MAR, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KEL-MAR, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-23 | Complaint | 9 | 6 | $14,600 | |
| 2008-02-08 | Follow-up | 6 | 3 | $5,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
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- HOHMAN PLATING AND MFG. INC.DAYTON — 2 federal enforcement records
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- HALE PERFORMANCE COATINGS, INC.TOLEDO — 2 federal enforcement records
- NATIONAL PLATING CORPORATIONCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- LAKE CITY PLATING LLCJEFFERSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- ACME SURFACE DYNAMICS, INC.ALLIANCE — 2 federal enforcement records
- OHIO ANODIZING COMPANY, INC.COLUMBUS — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KEL-MAR, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KEL-MAR, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KEL-MAR, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 15 violations and $19,600 in total penalties.
- How does KEL-MAR, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KEL-MAR, INC. operates in the electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.