Manufacturing · Canton, OH

Canton Drop Forge, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Canton Drop Forge, INC. ranks #893 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 66 violations across 14 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty74% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$152,316
OSHA penalties: 66
Violations cited: 14
OSHA inspections: #893
of 99,447 penalized employers

Canton Drop Forge, INC. in Canton, OH has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 66 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $152,316. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Canton Drop Forge, INC. 14 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 66 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #893 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 49 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 far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa LLC in Tulsa, OK is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $152,270 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection: 74.2%
of violations were serious: #893
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 66 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Canton Drop Forge, INC.

$152,316
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Canton Drop Forge, INC. runs far above peers (9.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$152,316 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Canton Drop Forge, INC..

Canton Drop Forge, INC. has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 66 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.

Canton Drop Forge, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Canton Drop Forge, INC. sits at penalty rank #485 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($152,316 assessed).

How Canton Drop Forge, INC. Compares

Canton Drop Forge, INC.'s 4.71 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 far above peers (9.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-05-04

Last Inspection

2026-01-16

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,880

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 14 inspections over 15 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $10,880 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

74.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

1.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

24.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$341,330

Current Penalty Amount

$152,316

Penalty Reduction

55.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $189,014 from the initial assessment of $341,330. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Canton Drop Forge, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Canton Drop Forge, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	14	2.6
Violations	66	8.0
Total Penalty	$152,316	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,880	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($152,316 here).

GLK Foods LLC $152,341 WI Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa LLC $152,270 OK Aichi Forge USA, INC. $152,400 KY Bway Corporation $152,219 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

General Electric Company 14 insp. Louisville, KY Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. 14 insp. Hillsdale, IL Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 14 insp. Russellville, AL Vigor Marine 14 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

GLK Foods LLC

Bear Creek, WI

6 inspections $152,341

Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa LLC

Tulsa, OK

5 inspections $152,270

Aichi Forge USA, INC.

Georgetown, KY

7 inspections $152,400

Bway Corporation

Homerville, GA

7 inspections $152,219

Array Technologies

Albuquerque, NM

3 inspections $152,137

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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 Canton Drop Forge, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Canton Drop Forge, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 66 violations across 14 inspections, including 49 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 Canton Drop Forge, INC. have? ▼

Canton Drop Forge, INC. has 66 OSHA violations on record, including 49 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $152,316.

How many OSHA inspections has Canton Drop Forge, INC. had? ▼

Canton Drop Forge, INC. has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-04 and the most recent on 2026-01-16. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Canton Drop Forge, INC.? ▼

Canton Drop Forge, INC. has been assessed $152,316 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $341,330 (a 55.4% reduction).

Does Canton Drop Forge, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Canton Drop Forge, INC. has 49 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Canton Drop Forge, INC. operate in? ▼

Canton Drop Forge, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Canton Drop Forge, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Canton Drop Forge, INC. ranks #893 (the top 1% 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 Canton Drop Forge, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Canton Drop Forge, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $152,316 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa LLC in Tulsa, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $152,270 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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