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Manufacturing · Fredericktown, OH

Foote Foundry, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foote Foundry, LLC ranks #7,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty68% serious
$37,880
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#7,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Foote Foundry, LLC in Fredericktown, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,880. 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 Foote Foundry, LLC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 38 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,582 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Cardinal Aluminum CO. in Louisville, KY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $37,875 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
68.4%
of violations were serious
#7,582
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Foote Foundry, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Foote Foundry, LLC runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$37,880 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Foote Foundry, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.310.920.530.139.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTX BEEF COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10HARDWOODS OF MISSOUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BEASLEY FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 34PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29LA ESPIGA DE ORO, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36MGPI PROCESSING INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13FOSTER POULTRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MANKO WINDOW SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18KEYSTONE PLASTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18REGAL INDUSTRIAL MID…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PURITAN MEDICAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14GST MANUFACTURING LTD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20SHEPARD STEEL COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30HOMEGUARD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8GENERAL DYNAMICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONAGRA BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HUSKY ENVELOPE PROD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28TWC ARCHITECTURAL MO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9METAL TECHNOLOGIES T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16COMMONWEALTH PACKAGI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10Foote Foundry, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 38
Foote Foundry, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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.

Foote Foundry, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Foote Foundry, LLC ranks #3,814 at $37,880 current penalty.

How Foote Foundry, LLC Compares

Foote Foundry, LLC's 9.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-06-15

Last Inspection

2011-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,470

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $9,470 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

68.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

15.8% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$61,755

Current Penalty Amount

$37,880

Penalty Reduction

38.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,875 from the initial assessment of $61,755. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Foote Foundry, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Foote Foundry, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 38 8.0
Total Penalty $37,880 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,470 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Foote Foundry, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,880 here).

Buitoni Food Company $37,883 VA Uriman, INC. $37,875 CA Cardinal Aluminum CO. $37,875 KY Vets Plus, INC. $37,872 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

STX Beef Company, LLC 4 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Hardwoods of Missouri, LLC 4 insp. Birch Tree, MO Beasley Forest Products, INC. 4 insp. Sandersville, GA Primex Plastics CORP. 4 insp. Oakwood, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Buitoni Food Company
Danville, VA
4 inspections $37,883
Uriman, INC.
Union City, CA
2 inspections $37,875
Cardinal Aluminum CO.
Louisville, KY
3 inspections $37,875
Vets Plus, INC.
Menomonie, WI
4 inspections $37,872
Hologic, INC.
Danbury, CT
2 inspections $37,866

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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 Foote Foundry, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Foote Foundry, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 4 inspections, including 26 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 Foote Foundry, LLC have? ▼
Foote Foundry, LLC has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Foote Foundry, LLC had? ▼
Foote Foundry, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-15 and the most recent on 2011-02-08. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foote Foundry, LLC? ▼
Foote Foundry, LLC has been assessed $37,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,755 (a 38.7% reduction).
Does Foote Foundry, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Foote Foundry, LLC has 26 serious violations, and 6 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 Foote Foundry, LLC operate in? ▼
Foote Foundry, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Foote Foundry, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Foote Foundry, LLC ranks #7,582 (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 Foote Foundry, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Foote Foundry, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $37,880 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cardinal Aluminum CO. in Louisville, KY is a similar manufacturing employer with $37,875 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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