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Manufacturing · Louisville, OH

Biery Cheese Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Biery Cheese Company ranks #73,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,325
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Biery Cheese Company in Louisville, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Biery Cheese Company 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication in Paynesville, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,325 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#73,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Biery Cheese Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Biery Cheese Company runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$2,325 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Biery Cheese Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.113.323.533.743.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARLA'S PASTA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34OBERDORFER, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42AJLS ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NORTHEAST AGRICULTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MINI MELTS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31DURA STRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHAEFFLER AEROSPACE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRIMEX FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ITT GOULDS PUMPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALPINE WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PALRAM 2000, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EAGLE WINGS INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MIDWEST RAILCAR REPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12V&V SUPREMO FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CROSBY GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALLAN INDUSTRIAL COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PHILADELPHIA RUST-PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26GENESIS MILLWORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON DELI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Biery Cheese Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Biery Cheese Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Biery Cheese Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Biery Cheese Company is the #28,915 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,325).

How Biery Cheese Company Compares

Biery Cheese Company's 1.67 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 below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-22

Last Inspection

2018-06-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $775 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$7,650

Current Penalty Amount

$2,325

Penalty Reduction

69.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,325 from the initial assessment of $7,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Biery Cheese Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Biery Cheese Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,325 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $775 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Biery Cheese Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,325 here).

Polyply Composites INC $2,325 MI Burkland INC. $2,325 MI I.C.E. (U.S.) INC. $2,325 TN Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication $2,325 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carla's Pasta, INC. 3 insp. South Windsor, CT Oberdorfer, L.L.C. 3 insp. Syracuse, NY Ajls Enterprises INC. 3 insp. Madison, WI Northeast Agricultural Sales, INC. 3 insp. Detroit, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Polyply Composites INC
Grand Haven, MI
3 inspections $2,325
Burkland INC.
Goodrich, MI
2 inspections $2,325
I.C.E. (U.S.) INC.
Bolivar, TN
2 inspections $2,325
Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication
Paynesville, MN
2 inspections $2,325
Hallmark Metals
Glendora, CA
2 inspections $2,325

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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 Biery Cheese Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Biery Cheese Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Biery Cheese Company have? ▼
Biery Cheese Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,325.
How many OSHA inspections has Biery Cheese Company had? ▼
Biery Cheese Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-22 and the most recent on 2018-06-12. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Biery Cheese Company? ▼
Biery Cheese Company has been assessed $2,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,650 (a 69.6% reduction).
Does Biery Cheese Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Biery Cheese Company 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 Biery Cheese Company operate in? ▼
Biery Cheese Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Biery Cheese Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Biery Cheese Company ranks #73,750 (the lower half 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 Biery Cheese Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Biery Cheese Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,325 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication in Paynesville, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,325 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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