Establishment profile
KLEIN TOOLS INC
121 WATER ST, JONESVILLE, MI, 49250
333991 — Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing
Summary
KLEIN TOOLS INC has accumulated 43 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $6,950 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 494 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 19 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KLEIN TOOLS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and CPSC product 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 NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
44% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · 23 citations in this view · $6,950 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 2 | 2 | $600 | Feb 1992 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003401 | 2 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.246308 C | 2 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.330801 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0123 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4081.623406 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4081.246201 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003403 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 1996 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003407 | 1 | 1 | $495 | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.232101 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.624301 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003411 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.623404 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.623403 | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 3090.011017 A | 1 | 1 | $210 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 4081.044701 | 1 | 1 | $140 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
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 3339 within MI. Peer group: 494 employers. This establishment has 43 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KLEIN TOOLS 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 KLEIN TOOLS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 19+ years. Most recent activity: 19 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 KLEIN TOOLS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KLEIN TOOLS 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 KLEIN TOOLS 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 KLEIN TOOLS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KLEIN TOOLS INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KLEIN TOOLS 121 WATER ST. · JONESVILLE, MI, 49250 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 2004 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for KLEIN TOOLS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live voltage if the tester is not properly operating, posing a shock hazard to the users.. Most recent recall: 2023-12-21. 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. 3 recalls shown · 3 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Klein Tools Recalls Blackfire and Klein Tools Power Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards #24067 | Dec 2023 | The top and bottom of the internal inverter boards of the power stations can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. | — | View → |
Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard #21150 | Jun 2021 | The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly. Consumers testing electrical sources could fail to be warned of the presence of live voltage if the tester is not properly operating, posing a shock hazard to the users. | — | View → |
Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock and Burn Hazards #16167 | May 2016 | The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing shock, electrocution and burn 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-23 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-08-01 | Planned | 7 | 2 | $1,320 | |
| 1996-12-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-02-15 | Planned | 11 | 6 | $3,600 | |
| 1994-09-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-02-19 | Variance | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-01-06 | Planned | 24 | 11 | $2,030 | |
| 1989-07-13 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GAGE BILT, INCCLINTON TOWNSHIP — 1 federal enforcement record
- P & P MANUFACTURING COLAPEER — 1 federal enforcement record
- JEMMS CASCADE INCTROY — 1 federal enforcement record
- GCH MACHINERY DIVISIONWARREN — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KLEIN TOOLS 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is KLEIN TOOLS INC's OSHA violation history?
- KLEIN TOOLS INC has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 43 violations and $6,950 in total penalties.
- How does KLEIN TOOLS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- KLEIN TOOLS INC operates in the power-driven handtool manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.3.