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Manufacturing · Stow, OH

Ferry Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ferry Industries, INC. ranks #6,459 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty64% serious
$42,385
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,459
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ferry Industries, INC. in Stow, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,385. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ferry Industries, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,459 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Croft, LLC in Magnolia, MS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $42,404 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
64.0%
of violations were serious
#6,459
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ferry Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ferry Industries, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,385 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ferry Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSNEED SHIPBUILDING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 46GREAT OUTDOOR COTTAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25INTEX MILLWORK SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EQUUSTOCK OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DURO-CHROME INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CLEANAIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HOMEYER PRECISION MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22C.I.L. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRIER FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NEW AGE INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN REEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BRUNNER INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MERCURY PLASTICS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONCORD TOOL & MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EBY SAWMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCHESTER CUSTOM MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11AL-CORN CLEAN FUEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Ferry Industries, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Ferry Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Ferry Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ferry Industries, INC. is the #3,256 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($42,385).

How Ferry Industries, INC. Compares

Ferry Industries, INC.'s 8.33 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-06-19

Last Inspection

2023-05-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,128

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $14,128 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

64.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

36.0% 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

$90,190

Current Penalty Amount

$42,385

Penalty Reduction

53.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,805 from the initial assessment of $90,190. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ferry Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $42,385 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,128 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ferry Industries, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,385 here).

Patriot Beverages, LLC $42,396 MA Ipm Foods, LLC $42,373 WI Perfection Pet Foods $42,371 CA Slant Fin CORP. $42,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Sneed Shipbuilding, INC. 3 insp. Channelview, TX Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC 3 insp. Georgetown, DE Intex Millwork Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Mays Landing, NJ Equustock Opco LLC 3 insp. Queensbury, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Patriot Beverages, LLC
Littleton, MA
4 inspections $42,396
Ipm Foods, LLC
Janesville, WI
2 inspections $42,373
Perfection Pet Foods
Visalia, CA
4 inspections $42,371
Slant Fin CORP.
Greenvale, NY
2 inspections $42,400
Croft, LLC
Magnolia, MS
2 inspections $42,404

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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 Ferry Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ferry Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 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 Ferry Industries, INC. have? ▼
Ferry Industries, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,385.
How many OSHA inspections has Ferry Industries, INC. had? ▼
Ferry Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-06-19 and the most recent on 2023-05-25. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ferry Industries, INC.? ▼
Ferry Industries, INC. has been assessed $42,385 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $90,190 (a 53.0% reduction).
Does Ferry Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ferry Industries, INC. has 16 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 Ferry Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Ferry Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ferry Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ferry Industries, INC. ranks #6,459 (the top 10% 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 Ferry Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ferry Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $42,385 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Croft, LLC in Magnolia, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,404 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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