Establishment profile
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
1 ELECTRIC AVE, SPARKS, NV, 89434
335911 — Storage Battery Manufacturing
Summary
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 8 years of recorded history, with $13,435 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 71st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 35 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 88th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA appears in OSHA workplace safety, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $13,435 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVADA REVISED STATUTES 618.375(2 | 1 | 1 | $7,315 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $3,060 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $3,060 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
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 3359 within NV. Peer group: 35 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. 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 PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Broken,Broken Bone,Caught Between,Caught By,Caught In,Fracture,Point Of Operation,Rib,Rotating Parts,Trapped,Unguarded | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Arm,Caught Between,Fracture,Guard,Roller--Mach/Part,Unguarded | 1 | 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 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 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 PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. 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 PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2010-11-23. Most recent: 2013-08-06. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the television to tip over and fall off the stand unexpectedly, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.. Most recent recall: 2018-01-19. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Panasonic Recalls Flat Screen Televisions and Swivel Stands Due to Tip-Over Hazard #18081 | Jan 2018 | The mounting screws that connect the swivel stand to the television can come loose and cause the television to tip over and fall off the stand unexpectedly, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. | — | View → |
Panasonic Recalls Lithium-ion Laptop Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard #16126 | Mar 2016 | Conductive foreign material was mixed into the battery cells during manufacturing, posing a risk of fire. | — | View → |
Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard #15237 | Sep 2015 | The lower blade guard can get stuck in the fully retracted position and not automatically release to cover the blade. The exposed blade poses a laceration hazard and risk of injury. | — | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2021-04-19 | Referral | 1 | — | $7,315 | |
| 2019-03-18 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-03-18 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-10-05 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-09-18 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $6,120 | |
| 2017-11-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-11-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-10-20 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- PANASONIC ENERGY CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICASPARKS — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA 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 PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA's OSHA violation history?
- PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $13,434.75 in total penalties.
- How does PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA's safety record compare to its industry?
- PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA operates in the storage battery manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.8.