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Artisan Industries INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Artisan Industries INC. ranks #7,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$36,960
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Artisan Industries INC. in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Artisan Industries INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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, U.S. Ordnance in McCarran, NV is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $36,955 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#7,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Artisan Industries INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Artisan Industries INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$36,960 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Artisan Industries INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUMBLE BEE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CARO NUT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OLIN WINCHESTER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INSTITUTIONAL CASEWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33HP PELZER AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Artisan Industries I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
Artisan Industries INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Artisan Industries INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Artisan Industries INC. sits at penalty rank #3,949 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($36,960 assessed).

How Artisan Industries INC. Compares

Artisan Industries INC.'s 10.00 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 runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-19

Last Inspection

2012-01-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $12,320 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$63,980

Current Penalty Amount

$36,960

Penalty Reduction

42.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,020 from the initial assessment of $63,980. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Artisan Industries INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $36,960 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,320 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,960 here).

Florikan Esa, LLC $36,960 FL Crispy Maid, LLC $36,955 NY U.S. Ordnance $36,955 NV Exactech, INC $36,951 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bumble Bee Foods LLC 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Universal Pure Cold Storage, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Seminole Precast Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Macon, GA ND Paper INC. 3 insp. Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Florikan Esa, LLC
Sarasota, FL
2 inspections $36,960
Ken Forging INC
Jefferson, OH
3 inspections $36,963
Crispy Maid, LLC
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $36,955
U.S. Ordnance
McCarran, NV
4 inspections $36,955
Exactech, INC
Sturgeon Bay, WI
6 inspections $36,951

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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 Artisan Industries INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Artisan Industries INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 25 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 Artisan Industries INC. have? ▼
Artisan Industries INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,960.
How many OSHA inspections has Artisan Industries INC. had? ▼
Artisan Industries INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-19 and the most recent on 2012-01-30. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Artisan Industries INC.? ▼
Artisan Industries INC. has been assessed $36,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,980 (a 42.2% reduction).
Does Artisan Industries INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Artisan Industries INC. has 25 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 Artisan Industries INC. operate in? ▼
Artisan Industries INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Artisan Industries INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Artisan Industries INC. ranks #7,866 (the top 10% 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 Artisan Industries INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Artisan Industries INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $36,960 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Ordnance in McCarran, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,955 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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