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Camaco Lorain Manufacturing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Camaco Lorain Manufacturing ranks #24,476 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$14,800
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,476
of 99,447 penalized employers

Camaco Lorain Manufacturing in Lorain, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,800. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Camaco Lorain Manufacturing 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,476 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $77 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, LLC in Las Vegas, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,879 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#24,476
of 99,447 penalized employers
$77
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 48/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $77 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($77 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Camaco Lorain Manufacturing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Camaco Lorain Manufacturing sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,800 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Camaco Lorain Manufacturing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.519.83958.377.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKRISPY KREME DOUGHNU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HORN PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21METAL CULVERTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAVERICK ARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27HAILO WIND SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITEX BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74BAKER MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NEFAB PACKAGING WEST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLORIKAN ESA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RANDALL FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STEWART SYSTEMS BAKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10US COSMETICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33CHEP SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOE N. MILES & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CULPEPER FARMERS' CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENSIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INTERPRESS TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARDANE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15LEONI WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Camaco Lorain Manufa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Camaco Lorain Manufacturing has 2 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.

Camaco Lorain Manufacturing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Camaco Lorain Manufacturing is the #11,552 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($14,800). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Camaco Lorain Manufacturing at rank #4,427 of 4,429 employers ($77 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,800 OSHA penalties plus $77 WHD back wages (0.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Camaco Lorain Manufacturing Compares

Camaco Lorain Manufacturing's 6.00 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2012-02-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $7,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$24,800

Current Penalty Amount

$14,800

Penalty Reduction

40.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,877

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,000 from the initial assessment of $24,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$77
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$77
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$77

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Camaco Lorain Manufacturing owed $77 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Camaco Lorain Manufacturing Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $14,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,400 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Camaco Lorain Manufacturing, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,800 here).

Southern Field Welding, LLC $14,800 ID Kaiser Aluminum $14,800 MI G & a Baking Company LLC DBA Michigan Bread $14,800 MI Valley Pallet, INC. $14,800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation 2 insp. West Allis, WI Horn Packaging Corporation 2 insp. Lancaster, MA Metal Culverts, INC. 2 insp. Havana, IL Maverick Arms INC. 2 insp. Eagle Pass, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Uniparts Olsen INC.
Eldridge, IA
4 inspections $14,877
Superior Fibers, LLC
Reedsville, WV
3 inspections $14,876
Puratos Corporation
Kenosha, WI
2 inspections $14,876
Plastronics Interconnections, INC.
Irving, TX
2 inspections $14,876
Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $14,879

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What to do with this record

Use Camaco Lorain Manufacturing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Camaco Lorain Manufacturing against Uniparts Olsen INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Camaco Lorain Manufacturing's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Camaco Lorain Manufacturing also carries $77 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Camaco Lorain Manufacturing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Camaco Lorain Manufacturing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Camaco Lorain Manufacturing have? ▼
Camaco Lorain Manufacturing has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Camaco Lorain Manufacturing had? ▼
Camaco Lorain Manufacturing has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2012-02-13. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Camaco Lorain Manufacturing? ▼
Camaco Lorain Manufacturing has been assessed $14,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,800 (a 40.3% reduction). Additionally, $77 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Camaco Lorain Manufacturing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Camaco Lorain Manufacturing has 10 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.
Has Camaco Lorain Manufacturing been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Camaco Lorain Manufacturing, resulting in $77 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Camaco Lorain Manufacturing operate in? ▼
Camaco Lorain Manufacturing 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.
What should I do if Camaco Lorain Manufacturing owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Camaco Lorain Manufacturing owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $77 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Camaco Lorain Manufacturing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Camaco Lorain Manufacturing ranks #24,476 (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 Camaco Lorain Manufacturing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Camaco Lorain Manufacturing's total OSHA penalty of $14,800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, LLC in Las Vegas, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,879 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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