Lima, 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, Lima, OH has 61 employers tracked by OSHA with 109 total inspections and $704K in penalties assessed.
What the Data Says About Lima
Workplace safety enforcement records in Lima, OH span 61 employers and 109 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.8 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 270 violations — a rate of 2.48 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $704K, averaging $12K per tracked employer.
Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: Alfred Nickles Bakery alone accounts for $0 in current OSHA penalties, representing 0.0% of the citywide total. The 270 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 Lima typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.
For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 61 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 Lima
| # | Employer | Inspections | Violations | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfred Nickles Bakery Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | ALFRED NICKLES BAKERY, INC. Manufacturing | 7 | 15 | $98K |
| 3 | INEOS USA LLC Manufacturing | 4 | 11 | $71K |
| 4 | SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. Manufacturing | 5 | 41 | $57K |
| 5 | BEF FOODS, INC. Manufacturing | 6 | 10 | $53K |
| 6 | Allen County Refuse Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | GRETO HEARTLAND INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING, LLC. Manufacturing | 4 | 15 | $35K |
| 8 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC. Manufacturing | 2 | 5 | $31K |
| 9 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacturing | 4 | 6 | $29K |
| 10 | BUCKEYE DIAMOND LOGISTICS, INC. Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | 6 | $25K |
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All Employers in Lima, OH
| Employer | Industry | Inspections | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Nickles Bakery | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| ALFRED NICKLES BAKERY, INC. | Manufacturing | 7 | $98K |
| INEOS USA LLC | Manufacturing | 4 | $71K |
| SIGN SOURCE USA, INC. | Manufacturing | 5 | $57K |
| BEF FOODS, INC. | Manufacturing | 6 | $53K |
| Allen County Refuse | Administrative & Waste Services | 0 | $0 |
| GRETO HEARTLAND INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING, LLC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $35K |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $31K |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Manufacturing | 4 | $29K |
| BUCKEYE DIAMOND LOGISTICS, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 3 | $25K |
| WRIGHT PALLET, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $24K |
| DESTER CORPORATION | Manufacturing | 2 | $23K |
| EAGLE BRIDGE CO. | Construction | 3 | $22K |
| WHEMCO - OHIO FOUNDRY, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $21K |
| FOSTER LOGISTICS, LLC | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $20K |
| THE MOHAWK COMPANY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $20K |
| LIMA PALLET COMPANY, INC. | Manufacturing | 4 | $18K |
| Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center | Other | 0 | $0 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $15K |
| LIMA TANK WASH, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 3 | $15K |
| American Pawn | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| Allen County Pallet | Manufacturing | 0 | $0 |
| Lock Sixteen Steakhouse | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Swiss Country Market/SCM Farms | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 0 | $0 |
| PETERS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $13K |
| Morinda Petroleum | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| IHOP | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| Arby's Restaurant | Accommodation & Food Services | 0 | $0 |
| DANA HOLDINGS CORP., LIMA, OHIO | Manufacturing | 2 | $11K |
| CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY OF INDIANAPOLIS | Transportation & Warehousing | 2 | $10K |
| Lynnway Tank and Tower | Construction | 0 | $0 |
| Grandview Drive-Thru | Retail Trade | 0 | $0 |
| CHAMPAIGN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC. | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $8K |
| BENJAMIN STEEL COMPANY | Wholesale Trade | 2 | $7K |
| Perry Township Fire Department | Other | 0 | $0 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| LAND O' LAKES PURINA FEED LLC | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| M & W CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Construction | 2 | $7K |
| ALLEN COUNTY PALLET, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $7K |
| MIDWEST COMMERCIAL MILLWORK, INC. | Manufacturing | 2 | $6K |
| WASHAM PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR, INC. | Construction | 2 | $6K |
| BRP MANUFACTURING COMPANY | Manufacturing | 3 | $6K |
| Shawnee Manor | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 0 | $0 |
| RAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | Administrative & Waste Services | 2 | $5K |
| LIMA REFINING COMPANY A HUSKY ENERGY INC. SUBSIDI. | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS | Manufacturing | 2 | $5K |
| Joseph Lime Company | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| Lanes Warehousing | Transportation & Warehousing | 0 | $0 |
| PCS NITROGEN OHIO, L.P. | Manufacturing | 2 | $4K |
| LOST CREEK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | Healthcare & Social Assistance | 2 | $4K |
Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor
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