Manufacturing · Edgerton, OH

Edgerton Forge, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Edgerton Forge, INC. ranks #11,409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$28,325
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Edgerton Forge, INC. in Edgerton, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Edgerton Forge, INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,409 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Wythe Will Tzetzo in Buffalo, NY is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#11,409
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Edgerton Forge, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Edgerton Forge, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,325 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 Edgerton Forge, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.69.31724.732.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTERN INDUSTRIES C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19POLY CRAFT INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8RJ STAAB STONE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7M W MANUFACTURERS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SHREE JI PRINTING CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MODERN FORGE TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23ELM PLATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DARKOTECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PRECISION PLATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9DURA-FIBRE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HARRIS FABRICATION, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN CUSTOM META…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LAMB WESTON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DK SIGNS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10KANSAS CASTINGS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6GUILFORD LEAR TEXTIL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UNISITE DESIGN INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31ASHLEY SLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9Edgerton Forge, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Edgerton Forge, INC. has 4 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.

Edgerton Forge, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Edgerton Forge, INC. is the #5,652 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($28,325).

How Edgerton Forge, INC. Compares

Edgerton Forge, INC.'s 3.00 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 (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-02-11

Last Inspection

2018-11-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,081

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $7,081 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$69,013

Current Penalty Amount

$28,325

Penalty Reduction

59.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,688 from the initial assessment of $69,013. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Edgerton Forge, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $28,325 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,081 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Edgerton Forge, INC., 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 Edgerton Forge, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Edgerton Forge, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Edgerton Forge, INC. have?
Edgerton Forge, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,325.
How many OSHA inspections has Edgerton Forge, INC. had?
Edgerton Forge, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-11 and the most recent on 2018-11-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Edgerton Forge, INC.?
Edgerton Forge, INC. has been assessed $28,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,013 (a 59.0% reduction).
Does Edgerton Forge, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Edgerton Forge, INC. has 9 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 Edgerton Forge, INC. operate in?
Edgerton Forge, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Edgerton Forge, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Edgerton Forge, INC. ranks #11,409 (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 Edgerton Forge, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Edgerton Forge, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,325 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wythe Will Tzetzo in Buffalo, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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