Manufacturing · Akron, OH

Foundation Industries INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Foundation Industries INC. ranks #20,330 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$17,616
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#20,330
of 99,447 penalized employers

Foundation Industries INC. in Akron, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,616. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Foundation Industries INC. 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,330 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Silgan Plastics Corporation in Langhorne, PA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $17,615 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#20,330
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Foundation Industries INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Foundation Industries INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,616 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Foundation Industries INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAROSZ WELDING CO. I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32AEROSPACE/DEFENSE CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20PREMIER PACIFIC SEAF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10WOODEN PALLETS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5PACKAGEONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PRETECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CONSTRUCTION TRAILER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26WISE ALLOYS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7LABARGE COATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MARZETTI FROZEN PAST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36KAYSUN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MCSHARES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7OWENS CORNING ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RPLANET EARTH LOS AN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7AURORA PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KINTON CARBIDE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FISHER PRINTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ROUSH INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7MATCOR METAL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DE-STA-CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21Foundation Industrie…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7
Foundation Industries INC. has 4 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.

Foundation Industries INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Foundation Industries INC. is the #9,705 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,616).

How Foundation Industries INC. Compares

Foundation Industries INC.'s 1.75 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2021-02-25

Last Inspection

2024-02-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,404

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $4,404 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

$51,156

Current Penalty Amount

$17,616

Penalty Reduction

65.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,540 from the initial assessment of $51,156. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Foundation Industries INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $17,616 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,404 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Foundation Industries INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Foundation Industries INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Foundation Industries INC. have?
Foundation Industries INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,616.
How many OSHA inspections has Foundation Industries INC. had?
Foundation Industries INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-25 and the most recent on 2024-02-22. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Foundation Industries INC.?
Foundation Industries INC. has been assessed $17,616 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,156 (a 65.6% reduction).
Does Foundation Industries INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Foundation Industries INC. 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 Foundation Industries INC. operate in?
Foundation Industries INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333249). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Foundation Industries INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Foundation Industries INC. ranks #20,330 (the top quarter 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 Foundation Industries INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Foundation Industries INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,616 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Silgan Plastics Corporation in Langhorne, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,615 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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