Manufacturing · Strongsville, OH

Durox Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Durox Company ranks #10,634 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$29,830
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,634
of 99,447 penalized employers

Durox Company in Strongsville, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,830. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Durox Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,634 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Fauquier's Finest Custom Meat Processing INC. in Bealeton, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,827 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#10,634
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Durox Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Durox Company runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$29,830 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Durox Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDANZER VENEER AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DIXON TICONDEROGA CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRAGON PRODUCTS, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FLAMBEAU, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Janco Composites, Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CVC SPECIALTY CHEMIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32FABCO EQUIPMENT CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23REG GEISMAR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CKKM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SLANT FIN CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LAKE CABLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIMCOE WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROCK WOOL MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PENGUIN NATURAL FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FLOWERS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE DUC-PAC CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WATCO COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ELLIOTT MACHINE SHOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRIAL TIMBER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FRAZER & JONES DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Durox Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Durox Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Durox Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Durox Company ranks #5,289 at $29,830 current penalty.

How Durox Company Compares

Durox Company's 7.00 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-20

Last Inspection

2014-05-15

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $14,915 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$48,900

Current Penalty Amount

$29,830

Penalty Reduction

39.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,070 from the initial assessment of $48,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Durox Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Durox Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $29,830 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,915 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Durox Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Durox Company safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Durox Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Durox Company have?
Durox Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,830.
How many OSHA inspections has Durox Company had?
Durox Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-20 and the most recent on 2014-05-15. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Durox Company?
Durox Company has been assessed $29,830 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,900 (a 39.0% reduction).
Does Durox Company have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Durox Company has 11 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 Durox Company operate in?
Durox Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326291). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Durox Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Durox Company ranks #10,634 (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 Durox Company's safety record compare to industry average?
Durox Company's total OSHA penalty of $29,830 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fauquier's Finest Custom Meat Processing INC. in Bealeton, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $29,827 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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