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DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC ranks #316 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty83% serious
$270,618
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#316
of 99,447 penalized employers

DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC in Frazeysburg, 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: $270,618. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #316 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Crosman Corporation in Bloomfield, NY is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $272,000 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#316
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • 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.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC runs far above peers (17.2x 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

$270,618 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($270,618) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $270,618 $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 DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLAR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRIME WHEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D&D MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20KMK METAL FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VIAFLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCESS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIMMONS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INOX MARKET AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SMITHFIELD PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21VALMIERA GLASS USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CENEX RENSSELAER TER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOPKINS LUMBER CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SERVICE WIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8APCO GRAPHICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERLIN INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN BAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VAN BLARCOM CLOSURES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUN NOODLE NEW JERSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18DK Manufacturing Fra…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 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.

DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC is the #185 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($270,618).

How DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC Compares

DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC'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 runs far above peers (17.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-26

Last Inspection

2025-03-18

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$135,309

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $135,309 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

1

Willful

8.3% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$274,422

Current Penalty Amount

$270,618

Penalty Reduction

1.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,804 from the initial assessment of $274,422. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $270,618 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $135,309 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($270,618 here).

Mooreco, INC. $270,956 TX Verla International, LTD. $269,815 NY Crosman Corporation $272,000 NY Request Foods INC $269,075 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Polar CORP. 2 insp. Worcester, MA Prime Wheel Corporation 2 insp. Harbor City, CA Pretium Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Hillsborough, NJ D&D Manufacturing, INC. 2 insp. Bolingbrook, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pace Industries
Harrison, AR
0 inspections $0
Mooreco, INC.
Temple, TX
12 inspections $270,956
Verla International, LTD.
New Windsor, NY
8 inspections $269,815
Crosman Corporation
Bloomfield, NY
5 inspections $272,000
Request Foods INC
Holland, MI
10 inspections $269,075

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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 DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC'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 above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC have? ▼
DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $270,618.
How many OSHA inspections has DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC had? ▼
DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-26 and the most recent on 2025-03-18. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC? ▼
DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC has been assessed $270,618 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $274,422 (a 1.4% reduction).
Does DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC has 10 serious violations, 1 willful 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 DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC operate in? ▼
DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC ranks #316 (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 DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC's total OSHA penalty of $270,618 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (17.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crosman Corporation in Bloomfield, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $272,000 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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