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Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. ranks #54,481 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,105
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,481
of 99,447 penalized employers

Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. in Stow, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,105. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,481 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Jefferson Fiberglass CO., INC in Harvey, LA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,105 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#54,481
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,105 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0022.344.666.989.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOODMAN MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 85EAST ALABAMA LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CUSTOM NONWOVEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SEATEX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CORE & MAIN LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BLUE DOLPHIN ENERGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CORE PLASTECH INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CONCRETE SPECIALTIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUCKLEBERRY ROASTERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10W.Y. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMERICAN STITCHCO, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SINTON DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MASTERACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G.P.R. COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30JUNK STAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIAMOND WIPES INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FUEL CELLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SARITA'S TORTILLA FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HELMARK STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31Esterle Mold and Mac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. ranks #22,812 at $5,105 current penalty.

How Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. Compares

Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.'s 0.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-10-01

Last Inspection

2022-01-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,553

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $2,553 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$9,282

Current Penalty Amount

$5,105

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,177 from the initial assessment of $9,282. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $5,105 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,553 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,105 here).

Jefferson Fiberglass CO., INC $5,105 LA Precision Results Manufacturing INC. $5,107 ND Tops IN Stone, INC. $5,107 CO Elin Energy LLC $5,108 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. 2 insp. Houston, TX East Alabama Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Lafayette, AL Custom Nonwoven, INC 2 insp. New Albany, MS Seatex, LLC 2 insp. Rosenberg, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jefferson Fiberglass CO., INC
Harvey, LA
2 inspections $5,105
Precision Results Manufacturing INC.
Jamestown, ND
3 inspections $5,107
Tops IN Stone, INC.
Colorado Springs, CO
2 inspections $5,107
Elin Energy LLC
Brookshire, TX
2 inspections $5,108
The J & L Sheet Metal CO., INC.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $5,102

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What to do with this record

Use Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.'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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. have? ▼
Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,105.
How many OSHA inspections has Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. had? ▼
Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-10-01 and the most recent on 2022-01-24. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.? ▼
Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. has been assessed $5,105 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,282 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. has 1 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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. operate in? ▼
Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. 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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC. ranks #54,481 (the lower 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 Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Esterle Mold and Machine Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,105 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, Jefferson Fiberglass CO., INC in Harvey, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,105 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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