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Manufacturing · Willoughby, OH

Budzar Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Budzar Industries ranks #8,209 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$35,918
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,209
of 99,447 penalized employers

Budzar Industries in Willoughby, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,918. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Budzar Industries 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,209 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Novipax Buyer LLC in El Paso, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $35,938 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#8,209
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Budzar Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Budzar Industries 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

$35,918 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 Budzar Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.354.581.8109.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARTHAGE SPECIALTY P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AXION CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WOODWARD DESIGN + BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMES TRUE TEMPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LMC-HB CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TOP DIE CASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREIF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEALY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIBE 9 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAI INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24UNION SLAUGHTER HOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ELGIN INDUSTRIES DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9POWDER COATING SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SCENTSATIONAL SOAPS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARMOR INDUSTRIAL FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BEST TOOL & MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Budzar Industries, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Budzar Industries has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Budzar Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Budzar Industries sits at penalty rank #4,120 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($35,918 assessed).

How Budzar Industries Compares

Budzar Industries's 12.00 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

2

First Inspection

2017-12-15

Last Inspection

2017-12-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,959

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $17,959 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$59,868

Current Penalty Amount

$35,918

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,950 from the initial assessment of $59,868. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Budzar Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $35,918 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,959 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,918 here).

Osi Group, LLC $35,913 IL American Hardwood Industries, LLC $35,924 VA Petroleum Containment, INC $35,906 FL Michael Dawkins Group, INC. $35,903 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, NY Cuisine Solutions INC. 2 insp. Alexandria, VA Axion Corporation 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Woodward Design + Build, LLC 2 insp. Covington, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Osi Group, LLC
Chicago, IL
7 inspections $35,913
American Hardwood Industries, LLC
Waynesboro, VA
3 inspections $35,924
Petroleum Containment, INC
Jacksonville, FL
7 inspections $35,906
Michael Dawkins Group, INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $35,903
Novipax Buyer LLC
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $35,938

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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 Budzar Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Budzar Industries's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Budzar Industries have? ▼
Budzar Industries has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,918.
How many OSHA inspections has Budzar Industries had? ▼
Budzar Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-15 and the most recent on 2017-12-15. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Budzar Industries? ▼
Budzar Industries has been assessed $35,918 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,868 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Budzar Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Budzar Industries has 18 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 Budzar Industries operate in? ▼
Budzar Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333415). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Budzar Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Budzar Industries ranks #8,209 (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 Budzar Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Budzar Industries's total OSHA penalty of $35,918 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Novipax Buyer LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,938 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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