68683 – Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products LLC: OSHA inspection 348655531
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Closed case Referral inspection
68683 - Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 3
- Proposed penalty
- $21,000
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 3
OSHA opened inspection 348655531 at 68683 - Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products LLC in Bowling Green, KY on December 18, 2025 (referral inspection). The record lists 3 violations (3 serious), with $21,000 in proposed penalties and $12,600 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.212, General requirements for all machines (2 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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2 citations · $8,400
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
- 1910.212(a)(3)(iii)
State-plan standard
1 citation · $4,200
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All 3 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 338.31(1)(A) | Serious | 16 | $7,000.00 | $4,200.00 | April 20, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding | Serious | 16 | $7,000.00 | $4,200.00 | May 27, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.212(a)(3)(iii) | Serious | 16 | $7,000.00 | $4,200.00 | April 20, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 68683 - Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348655531, OSHA proposed $21,000 in penalties; the current penalty is $12,600. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was 68683 - Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 2; state-plan code: 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348655531 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-06-30.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.