Establishment profile
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC
1601 MERCER ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY, 40511
335929 — Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
Summary
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $15,950 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 83rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 19 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 67th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, or CMS nursing home enforcement.
OSHA workplace safety
80% 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. 8 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $15,950 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $500 | Jan 2013 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L06 | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 III | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B01 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
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 3359 within KY. Peer group: 19 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA 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 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA 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 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA 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 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
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). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC. 1601 MERCER RD · LEXINGTON, KY, 40511 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 5 | 0 | — | Feb 2026 | 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
First case: 2020-12-16. Most recent: 2020-12-16. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.. Most recent recall: 2022-06-16. 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. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schneider Electric™ Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards #22159 | Jun 2022 | The load center can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Schneider Electric Recalls Square D Safety Switches Due to Electrical Shock Hazard #18140 | Apr 2018 | The power can stay on when the safety switch handle is in the "OFF" position, posing an electrical shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. | — | View → |
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards #15050 | Dec 2014 | The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock. | — | View → |
Schneider Electric Recalls Square D-Brand F and K Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard #14134 | Mar 2014 | The circuit breaker can fail to trip when an overload occurs, posing the risk of fire, burn and electric shock. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2013-04-15. 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. 2 campaigns shown · 1,335 units potentially affected · 2 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13E018000 | Apr 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC | — | 763 |
| 10E032000 | Aug 2010 | EQUIPMENT | XANTREX | — | 572 |
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).
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | Complaint | 2 | — | $2,700 | |
| 2024-05-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-03-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $500 | |
| 2012-09-28 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-08-08 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $12,750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA 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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- What is SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC's OSHA violation history?
- SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $15,950 in total penalties.
- How does SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC operates in the other communication and energy wire manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.8.