Manufacturing · Shreve, OH

Cerco I, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cerco I, INC. ranks #41,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,904
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cerco I, INC. in Shreve, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,904. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cerco I, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,940 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, JV Contracting INC in Boss, MO is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,904 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#41,940
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cerco I, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cerco I, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,904 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cerco I, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRESTIGE INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48AMERICAN MARAZZI TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44HBD/THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53PALLFLEX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40NITTA CASINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PALOS VERDES BLDG. C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EDGEWELL PERSONAL CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE QUIKRETE COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SGFW BAKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & G PALLET SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH FILTER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAYLOR-LISTUG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DOUGLAS PRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHURCH CHAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROOKLYN BOTTLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24LINDEN LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12EASON PORTABLE BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CST PRODUCTS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32LAKESIDE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Cerco I, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Cerco I, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Cerco I, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Cerco I, INC. is the #18,413 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,904).

How Cerco I, INC. Compares

Cerco I, INC.'s 0.50 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-13

Last Inspection

2024-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,952 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$11,292

Current Penalty Amount

$7,904

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,388 from the initial assessment of $11,292. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cerco I, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cerco I, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $7,904 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,952 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,904 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 Cerco I, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cerco I, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Cerco I, INC. have?
Cerco I, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,904.
How many OSHA inspections has Cerco I, INC. had?
Cerco I, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-13 and the most recent on 2024-03-13. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cerco I, INC.?
Cerco I, INC. has been assessed $7,904 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,292 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Cerco I, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cerco I, INC. has 1 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 Cerco I, INC. operate in?
Cerco I, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327910). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cerco I, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cerco I, INC. ranks #41,940 (the upper 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 Cerco I, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cerco I, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,904 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, JV Contracting INC in Boss, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,904 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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