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Sandusky, 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, Sandusky, OH has 31 employers tracked by OSHA with 72 total inspections and $748K in penalties assessed.

31
Employers
72
Inspections
221
Violations
$748K
Penalties

What the Data Says About Sandusky

Workplace safety enforcement records in Sandusky, OH span 31 employers and 72 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 2.3 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 221 violations — a rate of 3.07 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $748K, averaging $24K per tracked employer.

Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: HK COOPERATIVE, INC. alone accounts for $276K in current OSHA penalties, representing 36.9% of the citywide total. The 221 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 Sandusky typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.

For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 31 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 Sandusky

# Employer Inspections Violations Penalty
1 HK COOPERATIVE, INC.
Manufacturing
4 48 $276K
2 ThorSport Racing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
0 0 $0
3 OKAMOTO SANDUSKY MANUFACTURING, LLC
Manufacturing
7 27 $71K
4 THORWORKS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturing
4 22 $50K
5 BARNHART BUILDERS, LTD.
Construction
2 8 $37K
6 LEWCO, INC.
Manufacturing
3 10 $32K
7 J.H. ROUTH PACKING COMPANY
Manufacturing
2 6 $31K
8 A & L METAL PROCESSING
Manufacturing
4 22 $27K
9 IMAGINE BAKING, INC.
Manufacturing
5 7 $24K
10 WAYMAR CONSTRUCTION LLC
Construction
2 5 $24K

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All Employers in Sandusky, OH

Employer Industry Inspections Penalty
HK COOPERATIVE, INC. Manufacturing 4 $276K
ThorSport Racing Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0 $0
OKAMOTO SANDUSKY MANUFACTURING, LLC Manufacturing 7 $71K
THORWORKS INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturing 4 $50K
BARNHART BUILDERS, LTD. Construction 2 $37K
LEWCO, INC. Manufacturing 3 $32K
J.H. ROUTH PACKING COMPANY Manufacturing 2 $31K
A & L METAL PROCESSING Manufacturing 4 $27K
IMAGINE BAKING, INC. Manufacturing 5 $24K
WAYMAR CONSTRUCTION LLC Construction 2 $24K
VENTRA SANDUSKY, LLC Manufacturing 5 $23K
BROWN'S ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION Construction 2 $22K
NORTHCOAST HANDYMAN SERVICE, LLC Construction 2 $21K
H.K. HOLDINGS INC. Manufacturing 2 $20K
Corso's Flower and Garden Center Retail Trade 0 $0
LMN DEVELOPMENT, LLC Real Estate & Rental 2 $19K
PEERLESS STOVE & MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Manufacturing 2 $18K
J.H. ROUTH PACKING CO. Manufacturing 2 $14K
BRANDON CAMP CONSTRUCTION, LLC Construction 4 $12K
HORVATH ROOFING, INC. Construction 3 $12K
CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 2 $9K
Sleep Inn Accommodation & Food Services 0 $0
CEDAR FAIR LP DBA CEDAR POINT Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 3 $4K
Goodwill Industries of Erie County Healthcare & Social Assistance 0 $0
Abililty Works Healthcare & Social Assistance 0 $0
KYKLOS BEARING INTERNATIONAL, INC. Manufacturing 2 $2K
Great Wolf Lodge of Sandusky Accommodation & Food Services 0 $0
ROOF MDS, LLC Construction 2 $1K
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, INC. Construction 2 $0
THORWORKS INDUSTRIES Manufacturing 2 $0
PACKERS SANITATION SERVICES INCORPORATED Administrative & Waste Services 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

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