This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Ken Koat Safety Record

Huntington, IN · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/27/2005

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ken Koat in Huntington, Indiana has 57 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $12,178 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2005.

Ken Koat, located in Huntington, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 57 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $12,178.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

57 Violations
8 Inspections
31 Serious
$12,178 Penalties
Serious?
31 ($12,078)
Other-than-Serious?
26 ($100)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1986
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1991
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1986
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $29,550 in penalties for Ken Koat, later reduced to $12,178 — a 59% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $2,650
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,138
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $750
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
5 citations $770
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/27/2005 Referral? Huntington, IN 7 $2,145
03/28/2005 Complaint? Huntington, IN 2 $0
02/22/2005 Complaint? Huntington, IN 3 $750
01/22/2004 Planned? Huntington, IN 17 $2,245
09/10/1996 Complaint? Huntington, IN 6 $1,788
09/01/1993 Referral? Huntington, IN 7 $3,750
05/24/1991 Planned? Huntington, IN 10 $1,380
06/05/1986 Planned? Huntington, IN 5 $120

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