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THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY

300 COLLEGE STREET RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701
326220Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing

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OSHA inspections
17
over 42 years
Violations
44
$37,865 in penalties
Penalties
$37,865
$861 avg
Accident investigations on record
1 fatality · 1 hospitalizations

Summary

THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY has accumulated 44 OSHA violations across 17 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $37,865 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 27 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 23 years ago.

Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
17
0.4 / yr · last 42 yrs
Violations
44
1.0 / yr
Penalties
$37,865
$861 avg / violation
39% serious61% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
12 of 17
Inspection trigger · planned
3 of 17

76% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 10 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 · 24 citations in this view · $37,865 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 3380.03101 A33$3,550Dec 1989Nov 2002
29 CFR 1910.0020 G01 II21May 1991May 1991
29 CFR 1910.0303 F22May 1987Dec 1989
29 CFR 2032.00202 E211$5,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 2032.00204 E1J11$5,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 1910.0134 B0511$5,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 2032.00202 E111$5,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 2032.00203 B211$5,000Feb 1997Feb 1997
29 CFR 2032.00202 B0111$2,125Jan 1998Jan 1998
29 CFR 2032.003 D 0111$2,125Jan 1998Jan 1998
29 CFR 1910.0178 M05 I11$1,300Mar 1998Mar 1998
29 CFR 1910.1020 G01 I11$850Nov 2000Nov 2000
29 CFR 1910.1020 E01 I11$850Nov 2000Nov 2000
29 CFR 1910.0212 A0211$560Dec 1989Dec 1989
29 CFR 1910.1200 H11$490May 1991May 1991
29 CFR 1910.1005 E05 I11$420May 1991May 1991
29 CFR 1910.0178 K0111$240Dec 1991Dec 1991
29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II11$180May 1987May 1987
29 CFR 1910.0212 A0111$175Oct 1990Oct 1990
29 CFR 1910.1200 E0411Feb 2001Feb 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

100th

Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3262 within KY. Peer group: 27 employers. This establishment has 44 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
96th
peer median: $1,750
Inspection frequency
100th
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
2.6
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
1.3
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
3
Complaint
12
Accident
2

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 THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. 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.

DateEventInjuriesHospitalizedFatalities
Jan 22, 1991FRACTURE,METHYLENE CHLORIDE,WORK RULES,DRUM,NOSE,LACERATION,HIGH PRESSURE,VALVE,STRUCK BY11
Oct 20, 1989CAUGHT BETWEEN,CONCUSSIONFatality11

Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
23 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 23+ years. Most recent activity: 23 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 THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. 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 THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

Federal criminal prosecution record

No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry

NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls

Total campaigns
1
Last 5 years
0
Last 12 months
0
Units affected
50

Most-recalled component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Most recent campaign: 2014-03-07. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2002-12-12Complaint0$0
2002-09-30Complaint11$1,300
2000-11-16Complaint4$1,700
2000-10-05Complaint1$0
1999-05-19Complaint0$0
1999-01-08Complaint0$0
1997-12-15Planned11$1,300
1997-08-07Complaint22$4,250
1996-10-23Complaint55$25,000
1994-08-03Complaint11$2,250
1991-10-18Planned61$240
1991-04-08Complaint7$0
1991-01-23Accident82$910
1990-10-10Complaint11$175
1989-10-23Accident42$560
1987-04-20Planned31$180
1984-01-02Complaint0$0

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 THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY 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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Frequently asked

What is THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 44 violations and $37,865 in total penalties.
How does THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY operates in the rubber and plastics hoses and belting manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.6.
Has THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY.