Manufacturing · West Unity, OH

BDJ/Techmation, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BDJ/Techmation, INC. ranks #14,798 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$23,110
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,798
of 99,447 penalized employers

BDJ/Techmation, INC. in West Unity, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,110. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BDJ/Techmation, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,798 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ilpea Industries, INC. in Galesburg, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,112 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,798
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BDJ/Techmation, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BDJ/Techmation, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,110 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BDJ/Techmation, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.635.152.770.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67SIMWON NA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ALLNEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WIKOFF COLOR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMRON LAKELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CURBS PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MULTISTACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BIOIBERICA NEBRASKA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QED SYSTEMS INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DPT LABORATORIES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FALLS CREEK POWDERED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38SUNBELT FABRICATORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SARTORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRI-BORO SHELVING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BDJ/Techmation, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
BDJ/Techmation, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

BDJ/Techmation, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, BDJ/Techmation, INC. ranks #7,228 at $23,110 current penalty.

How BDJ/Techmation, INC. Compares

BDJ/Techmation, INC.'s 5.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-05

Last Inspection

2019-12-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,555

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $11,555 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$51,713

Current Penalty Amount

$23,110

Penalty Reduction

55.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,603 from the initial assessment of $51,713. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How BDJ/Techmation, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BDJ/Techmation, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $23,110 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,555 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,110 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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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 BDJ/Techmation, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, BDJ/Techmation, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 BDJ/Techmation, INC. have?
BDJ/Techmation, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,110.
How many OSHA inspections has BDJ/Techmation, INC. had?
BDJ/Techmation, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-05 and the most recent on 2019-12-19. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BDJ/Techmation, INC.?
BDJ/Techmation, INC. has been assessed $23,110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,713 (a 55.3% reduction).
Does BDJ/Techmation, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. BDJ/Techmation, INC. has 11 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 BDJ/Techmation, INC. operate in?
BDJ/Techmation, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BDJ/Techmation, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BDJ/Techmation, INC. ranks #14,798 (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 BDJ/Techmation, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
BDJ/Techmation, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,110 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ilpea Industries, INC. in Galesburg, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,112 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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