Kenton, 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, Kenton, OH has 9 employers tracked by OSHA with 27 total inspections and $262K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Kenton
Workplace safety enforcement records in Kenton, OH span 9 employers and 27 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 3.0 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 84 violations — a rate of 3.11 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $262K, averaging $29K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: KENTON IRON PRODUCTS INC. alone accounts for $58K in current OSHA penalties, representing 22.2% of the citywide total. The 84 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 Kenton typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 9 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 Kenton
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KENTON IRON PRODUCTS INC. Manufacturing | 4 | 24 | $58K |
| 2 | PLASTIC SYSTEMS, LLC Manufacturing | 3 | 17 | $57K |
| 3 | DUREZ CORPORATION Manufacturing | 5 | 10 | $52K |
| 4 | SUMITOMO BACKLITE NORTH AMERICA Manufacturing | 4 | 10 | $35K |
| 5 | SUMITOMO BAKELITE NORTH AMERICA Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | $31K |
| 6 | SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 11 | $19K |
| 7 | GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC Manufacturing | 2 | 1 | $6K |
| 8 | MID-OHIO WOOD RECYCLING, INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 6 | $4K |
| 9 | PRECISION STRIP INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 2 | $0 |
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All Employers in Kenton, OH
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENTON IRON PRODUCTS INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $58K |
| PLASTIC SYSTEMS, LLC | Manufacturing | 3 | $57K |
| DUREZ CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 5 | $52K |
| SUMITOMO BACKLITE NORTH AMERICA | Manufacturing | 4 | $35K |
| SUMITOMO BAKELITE NORTH AMERICA | Manufacturing | 3 | $31K |
| SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $19K |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| MID-OHIO WOOD RECYCLING, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| PRECISION STRIP INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $0 |
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.
