Establishment profile
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.
ONE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, NESQUEHONING, PA, 18240
336211 — Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Summary
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC. has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 33 years of recorded history, with $10,780 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 76th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 109 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 56th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, 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), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or CPSC product recalls.
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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $10,780 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0244 A02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,830 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 I03 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $950 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $950 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C03 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $700 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | $200 | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C07 IIIB | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 |
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 3362 within PA. Peer group: 109 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT 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 KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT 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 KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT 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 KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2025-09-06. 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. 58 campaigns shown · 6,654 units potentially affected · 35 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | Sep 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | KME | — | 1,261 |
| 24V363000 | May 2024 | PARKING BRAKE | KME | 121 | 7 |
| 24V181000 | Mar 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KME | — | 42 |
| 23V818000 | Dec 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | KME | — | 22 |
| 23V808000 | Dec 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | KME | — | 69 |
| 23V798000 | Nov 2023 | PARKING BRAKE | KME | 121 | 44 |
| 23V631000 | Sep 2023 | PARKING BRAKE | KME | 121 | 660 |
| 23V156000 | Mar 2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | KME | — | 166 |
| 22V871000 | Nov 2022 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | KME | — | 6 |
| 22V778000 | Oct 2022 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | KME | — | 225 |
| 22V607000 | Aug 2022 | STEERING | KME | — | 11 |
| 21V960000 | Dec 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | KME | — | 85 |
| 21V905000 | Nov 2021 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | KME | — | 26 |
| 21V333000 | May 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | KME | — | 386 |
| 21V100000 | Feb 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | KME | — | 94 |
| 21V097000 | Feb 2021 | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM | KME | — | 88 |
| 20V487000 | Aug 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | KME | 108 | 38 |
| 20V341000 | Jun 2020 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | KME | — | 107 |
| 20V192000 | Apr 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | KME | — | 678 |
| 20V051000 | Jan 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | KME | — | 41 |
| 19V577000 | Aug 2019 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | KME | — | 3 |
| 19V528000 | Jul 2019 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | KME | — | 529 |
| 19V267000 | Apr 2019 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | KME | — | 148 |
| 19V230000 | Mar 2019 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | KME | — | 4 |
| 19V189000 | Mar 2019 | STRUCTURE | KME | — | 2 |
| 18V746000 | Oct 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | KME | — | 8 |
| 18V622000 | Sep 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | KME | 108 | 111 |
| 18V433000 | Jun 2018 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 13 |
| 18E047000 | Jun 2018 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 2 |
| 18V393000 | Jun 2018 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 12 |
| 18V237000 | Apr 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | KME | — | 38 |
| 18V172000 | Mar 2018 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | KME | — | 12 |
| 17V765000 | Nov 2017 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 74 |
| 17V527000 | Aug 2017 | STEERING | KME | — | 11 |
| 17V504000 | Aug 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KME | — | 20 |
| 17V503000 | Aug 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | KME | — | 14 |
| 17V409000 | Jun 2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | KME | — | 1 |
| 17V223000 | Mar 2017 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | KME | — | 9 |
| 16V930000 | Dec 2016 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 82 |
| 16V926000 | Dec 2016 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | KME | — | 10 |
| 16V767000 | Oct 2016 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 54 |
| 16V626000 | Aug 2016 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | KME | — | 56 |
| 16V606000 | Aug 2016 | STRUCTURE:BODY | KME | — | 27 |
| 16V586000 | Aug 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KME | — | 74 |
| 16V569000 | Aug 2016 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | KME | — | 112 |
| 16V372000 | May 2016 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 9 |
| 16V294000 | May 2016 | EQUIPMENT | KMENAVISTAR | — | 108 |
| 16V263000 | May 2016 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | KME | — | 14 |
| 16V129000 | Mar 2016 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | KME | — | 18 |
| 15V723000 | Nov 2015 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | KME | — | 3 |
| 15V632000 | Oct 2015 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | KME | — | 8 |
| 14V455000 | Jul 2014 | SEAT BELTS | KME | 209 | 10 |
| 13V187000 | May 2013 | STEERING | KME | — | 695 |
| 13V137000 | Apr 2013 | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR | KME | — | 40 |
| 12V253000 | Jun 2012 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | KME | — | 78 |
| 12V027000 | Jan 2012 | EQUIPMENT | KME | — | 120 |
| 11V471000 | Sep 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DODGEKME | — | 5 |
| 10V386000 | Aug 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | KME | — | 64 |
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).
Federal contracts
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Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 333120 - CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-02-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-29 | Referral | 1 | — | $1,830 | |
| 2005-10-07 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $2,250 | |
| 1993-08-19 | Planned | 22 | 12 | $6,700 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT 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 KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $10,780 in total penalties.
- How does KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT INC. operates in the motor vehicle body manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9.