Since 2007, OSHA inspectors have visited Dexstar Wheel in Indiana 3 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Nov 6, 2024 on a referral, in Elkhart.
In all, OSHA issued 14 citation items: 5 serious and 9 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $13,800; today they stand at $7,631, 45% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.212 (machine guarding), 3 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Dexstar Wheel averages $3,150 across 1 cited inspection.
Dexstar Wheel also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company400 Collins Road, Elkhart, IN 46516 · All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,150 | Dec 12, 2024 | Final |
400 Collins Rd, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,406 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,125 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vid) · Portable metal ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iiib) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 2009 | Closed |
400 Collins Rd, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | May 15, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $975 | May 15, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2007 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Elkhart site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 87 workers: 7.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 28 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexstar Wheel Elkhart · 2025 | 87 | 7 | 1 | 7.4 | 2.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2)
(2) The CNP system defaults selected for test pressure shall be set at −15 mm of water (-0.58 inches of water) and the modeled inspiratory flow rate shall be 53.8 liters per minute for performing fit tests.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iiib)
(B) Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (c)(6) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures.
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.