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Falls Stamping & Welding Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Falls Stamping & Welding Company has a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty41% serious
$66,468
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,331
of 100,495 penalized employers

Falls Stamping & Welding Company in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,468. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Falls Stamping & Welding Company: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Echo Lake Foods, INC. in Franksville, WI is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $66,451 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
40.9%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Falls Stamping & Welding Company runs well above peers (4.3x 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

$66,468 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($66,468) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,468 $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 Falls Stamping & Welding Company

The federal enforcement record for Falls Stamping & Welding Company in Cleveland, OH includes 4 OSHA inspections and 22 violations, translating to 5.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (40.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 4 (18.2%) 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 $124,740 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $66,468 - a 46.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $16,617. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (4.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-08-24 to 2012-12-06, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-08-24

Last Inspection

2012-12-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,617

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $16,617 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

40.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

18.2% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

40.9% 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

$124,740

Current Penalty Amount

$66,468

Penalty Reduction

46.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $58,272 from the initial assessment of $124,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Falls Stamping & Welding Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Falls Stamping & Welding Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 22 7.8
Total Penalty $66,468 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,617 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falls Stamping & Welding Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Falls Stamping & Welding Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 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 Falls Stamping & Welding Company have? ▼
Falls Stamping & Welding Company has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,468.
How many OSHA inspections has Falls Stamping & Welding Company had? ▼
Falls Stamping & Welding Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-24 and the most recent on 2012-12-06. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Falls Stamping & Welding Company? ▼
Falls Stamping & Welding Company has been assessed $66,468 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $124,740 (a 46.7% reduction).
Does Falls Stamping & Welding Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Falls Stamping & Welding Company has 9 serious violations, and 4 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 Falls Stamping & Welding Company operate in? ▼
Falls Stamping & Welding Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Falls Stamping & Welding Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Falls Stamping & Welding Company's total OSHA penalty of $66,468 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (4.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Echo Lake Foods, INC. in Franksville, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $66,451 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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