Establishment profile
THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY
300 COLLEGE STREET RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701
326220 — Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
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
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 section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3380.03101 A | 3 | 3 | $3,550 | Dec 1989 | Nov 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0020 G01 II | 2 | 1 | — | May 1991 | May 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 2 | 2 | — | May 1987 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 2032.00202 E2 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2032.00204 E1J | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 B05 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2032.00202 E1 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2032.00203 B2 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Feb 1997 | Feb 1997 |
| 29 CFR 2032.00202 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 2032.003 D 01 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Jan 1998 | Jan 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 M05 I | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1020 G01 I | 1 | 1 | $850 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1020 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $850 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $560 | Dec 1989 | Dec 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | $490 | May 1991 | May 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1005 E05 I | 1 | 1 | $420 | May 1991 | May 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 K01 | 1 | 1 | $240 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $180 | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E04 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 2001 | Feb 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
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.
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
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 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.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1991 | FRACTURE,METHYLENE CHLORIDE,WORK RULES,DRUM,NOSE,LACERATION,HIGH PRESSURE,VALVE,STRUCK BY | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 20, 1989 | CAUGHT BETWEEN,CONCUSSIONFatality | 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 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
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
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-09-30 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 2000-11-16 | Complaint | 4 | — | $1,700 | |
| 2000-10-05 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-05-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-01-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-12-15 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 1997-08-07 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $4,250 | |
| 1996-10-23 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $25,000 | |
| 1994-08-03 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | |
| 1991-10-18 | Planned | 6 | 1 | $240 | |
| 1991-04-08 | Complaint | 7 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-01-23 | Accident | 8 | 2 | $910 | |
| 1990-10-10 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $175 | |
| 1989-10-23 | Accident | 4 | 2 | $560 | |
| 1987-04-20 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $180 | |
| 1984-01-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- BANDO USA INCRICHARDSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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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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Contact sales →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.