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.
As of 2024, Cleveland, OH has 439 employers tracked by OSHA with 838 total inspections and $4.7M in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Cleveland
Workplace safety enforcement records in Cleveland, OH span 439 employers and 838 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.9 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 1,907 violations — a rate of 2.28 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 1,907 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 439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Wholesale Trade | 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 | Wholesale Trade | 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 |
| 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 | Manufacturing | 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 |
| 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 |
| ENPROTECH INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $22K |
| DIAMOND METALS DISTRIBUTION INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $22K |
| CLEVELAND CEMENT CONTRACTORS INC. | Construction | 2 | $22K |
| DONLEY'S INC. | Construction | 3 | $21K |
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.
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