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Eps Specialties LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eps Specialties LTD ranks #45,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$7,033
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#45,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eps Specialties LTD in Cincinnati, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,033. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eps Specialties LTD 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Diversified Minerals INC. in Oxnard, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,035 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#45,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eps Specialties LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eps Specialties LTD runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$7,033 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Eps Specialties LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.53349.566OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE VALLEY FERTILIZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63MCDOWELL AND WALKER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 164C FOODS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KRESTMARK INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MEXICHEM FLUOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GARELICK FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TYLER PRODUCTS SALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREYSTONE LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SEMANO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BLACKPOWDER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YYK ENTERPRISES OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HARBOR FURNITURE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22H. E. TOOL & DIE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44SANYO FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUZZI UNICEM USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALIZED BICYCLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EXXONMOBIL BATON ROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIGNODE INDUSTRIAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Eps Specialties LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Eps Specialties LTD has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Eps Specialties LTD in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Eps Specialties LTD is the #19,615 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,033).

How Eps Specialties LTD Compares

Eps Specialties LTD's 3.50 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-02-01

Last Inspection

2024-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,517 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$19,725

Current Penalty Amount

$7,033

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,692 from the initial assessment of $19,725. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Eps Specialties LTD compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eps Specialties LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $7,033 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,517 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eps Specialties LTD, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,033 here).

Imperial Granite Countertops INC $7,033 MA American Products, INC. $7,034 FL Soleras Advanced Coatings $7,035 ME Actus Nutrition $7,035 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Incorporated 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA McDowell and Walker, INC. 2 insp. Afton, NY 4c Foods CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Krestmark Industries, LP 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Imperial Granite Countertops INC
Dudley, MA
2 inspections $7,033
Soleras Advanced Coatings
Biddeford, ME
3 inspections $7,035
Tremco CPG INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $7,035
Actus Nutrition
Adell, WI
2 inspections $7,035
Diversified Minerals INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $7,035

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What to do with this record

Use Eps Specialties LTD's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Eps Specialties LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eps Specialties LTD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eps Specialties LTD have? ▼
Eps Specialties LTD has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,033.
How many OSHA inspections has Eps Specialties LTD had? ▼
Eps Specialties LTD has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-01 and the most recent on 2024-02-01. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eps Specialties LTD? ▼
Eps Specialties LTD has been assessed $7,033 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,725 (a 64.3% reduction).
Does Eps Specialties LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eps Specialties LTD has 5 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 Eps Specialties LTD operate in? ▼
Eps Specialties LTD operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eps Specialties LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eps Specialties LTD ranks #45,171 (the upper half 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 Eps Specialties LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eps Specialties LTD's total OSHA penalty of $7,033 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Diversified Minerals INC. in Oxnard, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,035 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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