Cleveland, OH
OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.
In the most recent federal enforcement data, Cleveland, OH has 447 employers tracked by OSHA with 856 total inspections and $4.7M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Cleveland
Workplace safety enforcement records in Cleveland, OH span 447 employers and 856 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.9 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,926 violations, a rate of 2.25 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $4.7M, averaging $11K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Apex alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 1,926 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks, serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Cleveland typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 447 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.
Top Employers in Cleveland
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apex Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | Eye for Change Youth & Family Services Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | Miceli Dairy Products CO. Manufacturing | 4 | 21 | $250K |
| 4 | Marble Builder Direct International, INC. Manufacturing | 3 | 55 | $223K |
| 5 | Sifco Forge Group Manufacturing | 2 | 28 | $176K |
| 6 | Precision Production Manufacturing | 2 | 21 | $170K |
| 7 | Quality Stamping Products CO. Manufacturing | 4 | 44 | $152K |
| 8 | R-CAP Security, Inc, Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | A-Brite Plating Company Manufacturing | 3 | 17 | $105K |
| 10 | Soundwich INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 28 | $103K |
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All Employers in Cleveland, OH
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Construction LLC | Construction | 2 | $38K |
| Artisan Industries INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $37K |
| Paige Food Services | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Kumo Japanese Seafood Buffet | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Direct Import Home Decor INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $35K |
| Victory White Metal Company | Manufacturing | 3 | $34K |
| Lakefront Lines | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Athens Foods INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $33K |
| Abarta Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $33K |
| Novagard Solutions, INC | Manufacturing | 2 | $32K |
| Snow Bros. Appliance Company | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| WLS Stamping Company | Manufacturing | 2 | $31K |
| Hurst Auto-Truck Electric, LTD. | Manufacturing | 4 | $31K |
| Barrios Tacos | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Lincoln Electric Company | Manufacturing | 2 | $31K |
| Mid-West Forge Corporation | Manufacturing | 7 | $31K |
| Edwin's Leadership & Restaurant Institute | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| CHN Housing Partners | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Warming Hearts Supported Services | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Wise Debt Relief | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $29K |
| Arkra, Incorporated | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| E. L. Mustee & Sons, INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $28K |
| Automated Packaging Systems, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $28K |
| Hispanic Umadaop | Other Services | 0 | $0 |
| Arcelormittal Cleveland, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $27K |
| Ohio Aluminum Industries INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $27K |
| Bistro on 185 | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Independence Excavating, INC. | Construction | 2 | $27K |
| Qualawash Holdings, LLC | Administrative & Waste Services | 4 | $26K |
| Solutions at Work | Other | 0 | $0 |
| National Plating Corporation | Manufacturing | 2 | $26K |
| A & a Safety, INC. | Construction | 2 | $26K |
| Morgal Manor Adult Group Home | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Affordabe Windows | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Horizon Home Health Services | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| Springco Metal Coating INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $25K |
| Maradyne Corporation | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $25K |
| Dunkin Donuts | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| U.S. Cotton, LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $24K |
| Vendors Exchange International, INC. | Wholesale Trade | 4 | $24K |
| Paragon Systems | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Republic Metals INC | Manufacturing | 3 | $24K |
| Bula Forge & Machine INC. | Manufacturing | 3 | $23K |
| MedCare Group Inc | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| The Lincoln Electric Company | Manufacturing | 4 | $23K |
| Triad Metal Products Company | Manufacturing | 2 | $23K |
| Great Lakes Brewing Company | Manufacturing | 2 | $23K |
| Metro Cleveland Security | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| Diamond Metals Distribution INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data, U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions, U.S. Department of Labor
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Verify against the primary sources: OSHA Establishment Search · DOL Wage & Hour Division