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Manufacturing · East Sparta, OH

Aero Pallets, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aero Pallets, INC. ranks #22,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$16,256
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aero Pallets, INC. in East Sparta, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,256. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aero Pallets, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, NDX Salem in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#22,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aero Pallets, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aero Pallets, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$16,256 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aero Pallets, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedE.I. DUPONT DENEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEKAERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROWDER AND SONS VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FREEDOM ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CUSTOM SERVICE PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOVE'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BERRY GLOBAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAFTECH INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ACME BRICK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOTOR CASTINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ELLISON SURFACE TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5M-TEK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COLUMBIA METAL SPINN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TOWER INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42METAL SPECIALISTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FAB-BRAZE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GILES ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Aero Pallets, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Aero Pallets, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Aero Pallets, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aero Pallets, INC. ranks #10,498 at $16,256 current penalty.

How Aero Pallets, INC. Compares

Aero Pallets, INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-10-26

Last Inspection

2020-12-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,419

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,419 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$46,458

Current Penalty Amount

$16,256

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,202 from the initial assessment of $46,458. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Aero Pallets, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aero Pallets, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $16,256 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,419 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aero Pallets, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,256 here).

Hammond Group INC $16,255 PA Unistar Plastics LLC $16,258 LA Lab Inventory Systems, INC. $16,260 MD Scepter, INC $16,260 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

E.I. Dupont Denemours Incorporated Chambers Works 3 insp. Deepwater, NJ Bekaert Corporation 3 insp. Rogers, AR Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. 3 insp. Thomasville, AL Freedom Alloys, INC. 3 insp. Royersford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hammond Group INC
Pottstown, PA
6 inspections $16,255
Unistar Plastics LLC
Harahan, LA
4 inspections $16,258
PCC Airfoils, LLC
Mentor, OH
4 inspections $16,254
NDX Salem
Cleveland, OH
0 inspections $0
Lab Inventory Systems, INC.
Frederick, MD
2 inspections $16,260

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aero Pallets, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aero Pallets, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aero Pallets, INC. have? ▼
Aero Pallets, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,256.
How many OSHA inspections has Aero Pallets, INC. had? ▼
Aero Pallets, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-26 and the most recent on 2020-12-10. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aero Pallets, INC.? ▼
Aero Pallets, INC. has been assessed $16,256 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,458 (a 65.0% reduction).
Does Aero Pallets, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aero Pallets, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Aero Pallets, INC. operate in? ▼
Aero Pallets, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aero Pallets, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aero Pallets, INC. ranks #22,043 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Aero Pallets, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aero Pallets, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,256 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, NDX Salem in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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