Manufacturing · Cleveland, OH

Direct Import Home Decor INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Direct Import Home Decor INC. ranks #8,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty93% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$35,348
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #8,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Direct Import Home Decor INC. in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,348. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Direct Import Home Decor INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. in Perry, IA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $35,337 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection: 92.6%
of violations were serious: #8,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Direct Import Home Dec…

$35,348
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Direct Import Home Decor INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$35,348 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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 Direct Import Home Decor INC..

Direct Import Home Decor INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Direct Import Home Decor INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Direct Import Home Decor INC. sits at penalty rank #4,197 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($35,348 assessed).

How Direct Import Home Decor INC. Compares

Direct Import Home Decor INC.'s 6.75 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 (2.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-02

Last Inspection

2017-08-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,837

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $8,837 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

92.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.4% 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

$58,914

Current Penalty Amount

$35,348

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,566 from the initial assessment of $58,914. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Direct Import Home Decor INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Direct Import Home Decor INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	27	8.0
Total Penalty	$35,348	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,837	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Direct Import Home Decor INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,348 here).

Metal Manufacturing Company, INC. $35,345 CA Cardinal Systems, INC. $35,340 PA Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. $35,337 IA Maxco Supply, INC. $35,335 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Lindsay Precast, INC. 4 insp. Colorado Springs, CO Legacy Housing Corporation 4 insp. Fort Worth, TX Carolina Skiff LLC 4 insp. Waycross, GA JVL Laboratories, INC. 4 insp. Phenix City, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metal Manufacturing Company, INC.

Sacramento, CA

3 inspections $35,345

Williamson General Contractors

Fort Smith, AR

0 inspections $0

Cardinal Systems, INC.

Schuylkill Haven, PA

7 inspections $35,340

Tyson Fresh Meats, INC.

Perry, IA

7 inspections $35,337

Maxco Supply, INC.

Parlier, CA

4 inspections $35,335

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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 Direct Import Home Decor INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Direct Import Home Decor INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 4 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 Direct Import Home Decor INC. have? ▼

Direct Import Home Decor INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,348.

How many OSHA inspections has Direct Import Home Decor INC. had? ▼

Direct Import Home Decor INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-02 and the most recent on 2017-08-16. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Direct Import Home Decor INC.? ▼

Direct Import Home Decor INC. has been assessed $35,348 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,914 (a 40.0% reduction).

Does Direct Import Home Decor INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Direct Import Home Decor INC. 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 Direct Import Home Decor INC. operate in? ▼

Direct Import Home Decor INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Direct Import Home Decor INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Direct Import Home Decor INC. ranks #8,367 (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 Direct Import Home Decor INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Direct Import Home Decor INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $35,348 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. in Perry, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,337 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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