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Dowa THT America, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dowa THT America, INC. has a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty42% serious
$834,978
OSHA penalties
59
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#34
of 100,495 penalized employers

Dowa THT America, INC. in Bowling Green, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $834,978. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dowa THT America, INC. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 59 violations, averaging 11.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 25 were classified as serious and 32 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Whitesell Corporation in Tuscumbia, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $805,500 in current penalties.

11.8
violations per inspection
42.4%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Dowa THT America, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dowa THT America, INC. runs far above peers (54.2x 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

$834,978 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($834,978) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $834,978 $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

What the Data Says About Dowa THT America, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Dowa THT America, INC. in Bowling Green, OH includes 5 OSHA inspections and 59 violations, translating to 11.80 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 25 (42.4%) were classified as serious, 32 (54.2%) as willful, and 1 (1.7%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1.34M in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $834,978 - a 37.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $166,996. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (54.2x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-10-18 to 2023-06-07, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-10-18

Last Inspection

2023-06-07

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$166,996

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 11.8 violations per visit. That's $166,996 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

42.4% of total

32

Willful

54.2% of total

1

Repeat

1.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

1.7% 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

$1.34M

Current Penalty Amount

$834,978

Penalty Reduction

37.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $508,019 from the initial assessment of $1.34M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dowa THT America, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dowa THT America, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 59 7.8
Total Penalty $834,978 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $166,996 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dowa THT America, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dowa THT America, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 59 violations across 5 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 Dowa THT America, INC. have? ▼
Dowa THT America, INC. has 59 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 32 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $834,978.
How many OSHA inspections has Dowa THT America, INC. had? ▼
Dowa THT America, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-18 and the most recent on 2023-06-07. This averages 11.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dowa THT America, INC.? ▼
Dowa THT America, INC. has been assessed $834,978 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1.34M (a 37.8% reduction).
Does Dowa THT America, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dowa THT America, INC. has 25 serious violations, 32 willful 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 Dowa THT America, INC. operate in? ▼
Dowa THT America, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332811). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Dowa THT America, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dowa THT America, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $834,978 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (54.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whitesell Corporation in Tuscumbia, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $805,500 in current penalties.

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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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