68906 – Us Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC: OSHA inspection 348784885
OSHA inspections and violations, searchable by company, state, ZIP, industry (NAICS) and penalty. Data is copied nightly from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Closed case Referral inspection
68906 - Us Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 5
- Proposed penalty
- $26,000
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 4
OSHA opened inspection 348784885 at 68906 - Us Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC in Hopkinsville, KY on March 4, 2026 (referral inspection). The record lists 5 violations (4 serious), with $26,000 in proposed penalties and $15,600 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered industrial trucks (3 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
3 citations · $12,600
Powered industrial trucks
- 1910.178(n)(9)
- 1910.178(l)(1)(i)
- 1910.178(q)(7)
Don’t be the next inspection on this list
Most of these citations trace back to training, competent-person oversight and written programs. Fix those before OSHA arrives.
All 5 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178(n)(9) Powered industrial trucks | Serious | 62 | $7,000.00 | $4,200.00 | August 17, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.178(l)(1)(i) | Serious | 62 | $7,000.00 | $4,200.00 | August 17, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.178(q)(7) | Serious | 62 | $7,000.00 | $4,200.00 | August 17, 2026 |
| 01004 | 1910.1030(f)(2)(i) | Serious | 5 | $5,000.00 | $3,000.00 | August 17, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) | Other-than-serious | 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | August 17, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 68906 - Us Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348784885, OSHA proposed $26,000 in penalties; the current penalty is $15,600. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was 68906 - Us Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered industrial trucks): 3; 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne pathogens): 2.
Is OSHA inspection 348784885 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-09-01.
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.