Establishment profile
R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED
447 E. MIDDLE STREET, HANOVER, PA, 17331
Operated by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems · 1 of 2 establishments
336330 — Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
EIN 231269236
Summary
R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED has accumulated 77 OSHA violations across 16 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $74,560 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 97 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
63% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 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 · 27 citations in this view · $62,153 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 3 | $2,350 | Mar 1991 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 2 | 2 | $4,900 | Nov 1996 | Apr 2015 |
| 5A0001 | 2 | 2 | $4,200 | Jul 1996 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,920 | Jul 1996 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0138 A | 2 | 2 | $829 | Nov 1996 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 2 | 1 | — | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | May 2018 | May 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1053 D03 IV | 1 | 1 | $9,639 | Feb 2020 | Feb 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 F01 | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 A02 | 1 | 1 | $2,610 | Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F01 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,934 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,934 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,934 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,525 | Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IA | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 II | 1 | 1 | $1,220 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $1,220 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $1,105 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
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 nearly every other employer in NAICS 3363 within PA. Peer group: 97 employers. This establishment has 77 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
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 103 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) · Mar 2015 – Aug 2023 · 1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Fingertip(s) | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation | |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | Amputated,Amputation,Die,Die Casting Machine,Thumb | 1 | 1 | — | |
| May 23, 2011 | AMPUTATED,BELT CONVEYOR,CAUGHT BY,CONVEYOR,ARM | 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 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RH SHEPPARD CO INC 400 PINE ST · HANOVER, PA, 17331 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Feb 2025 | View → |
RH SHEPPARD CO INC 625 GAY ST · HANOVER, PA, 17331 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: STEERING. Most recent campaign: 2024-02-09. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-09 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $9,639 | |
| 2018-03-05 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | |
| 2015-03-31 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $9,800 | |
| 2011-11-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-05-23 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $10,500 | |
| 2008-12-09 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | |
| 2008-03-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-12-21 | Planned | 7 | 7 | $7,070 | |
| 2004-08-10 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-10-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-16 | Planned | 40 | 20 | $11,147 | |
| 1997-03-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-30 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-06-05 | Planned | 13 | 11 | $10,500 | |
| 1991-02-27 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $1,920 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- PMG PENNSYLVANIA CORPORATIONPHILIPSBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
- NEAPCO, INC.POTTSTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
- Mack Trucks LVOMACUNGIE — 0 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- R. H. SHEPPARD CO., INC.HANOVER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems locationsParent rollup
- Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Motor Vehicle Steering in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED 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 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED's OSHA violation history?
- R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED has 16 OSHA inspections on record with 77 violations and $74,560 in total penalties.
- How does R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED's safety record compare to its industry?
- R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED operates in the motor vehicle steering and suspension components (except spring) manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.5. R.H. SHEPPARD COMPANY, INCORPORATED's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 1.3.