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Chiappa Firearms, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chiappa Firearms, LTD. ranks #19,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$18,100
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chiappa Firearms, LTD. in Dayton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chiappa Firearms, LTD. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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, Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC in Romulus, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,100 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#19,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chiappa Firearms, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chiappa Firearms, LTD. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$18,100 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Chiappa Firearms, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPHERE ALLIANCE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VAN DUERR INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ATORIA'S BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CZT ENERGY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13B P WEST COAST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILAND ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HICKORY SPRINGS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHRIS KANAGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTA ROTOMOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTHERN PELAGIC GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THER-A-PEDIC SLEEP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SYLVAMO NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON EQUIPMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Chiappa Firearms, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30
Chiappa Firearms, LTD. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Chiappa Firearms, LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chiappa Firearms, LTD. ranks #9,400 at $18,100 current penalty.

How Chiappa Firearms, LTD. Compares

Chiappa Firearms, LTD.'s 15.00 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-13

Last Inspection

2013-11-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $9,050 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

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

$42,400

Current Penalty Amount

$18,100

Penalty Reduction

57.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,300 from the initial assessment of $42,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chiappa Firearms, LTD. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chiappa Firearms, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $18,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,050 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chiappa Firearms, LTD., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,100 here).

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. $18,100 IN Toyo Seat USA Corporation $18,100 MI King Tool Company $18,100 TX Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC $18,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC.
Logansport, IN
7 inspections $18,100
Toyo Seat USA Corporation
Imlay City, MI
4 inspections $18,100
King Tool Company
Longview, TX
2 inspections $18,100
Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC
Romulus, MI
3 inspections $18,100
Volunteer Pallet of Tennessee LLC
Jackson, TN
2 inspections $18,100

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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 Chiappa Firearms, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chiappa Firearms, LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 2 inspections, including 25 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 Chiappa Firearms, LTD. have? ▼
Chiappa Firearms, LTD. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Chiappa Firearms, LTD. had? ▼
Chiappa Firearms, LTD. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-13 and the most recent on 2013-11-13. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chiappa Firearms, LTD.? ▼
Chiappa Firearms, LTD. has been assessed $18,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,400 (a 57.3% reduction).
Does Chiappa Firearms, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chiappa Firearms, LTD. has 25 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 Chiappa Firearms, LTD. operate in? ▼
Chiappa Firearms, LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332994). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chiappa Firearms, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chiappa Firearms, LTD. ranks #19,629 (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 Chiappa Firearms, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chiappa Firearms, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yapp USA Automotive Systems INC in Romulus, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,100 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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