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Retail Trade · Akron, OH

Friess Welding, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Friess Welding, INC ranks #51,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty82% serious
$5,800
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

Friess Welding, INC in Akron, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Friess Welding, INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,156 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, SAJ Discount Food & Beverage in Elsa, TX is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#51,156
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Friess Welding, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Friess Welding, INC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$5,800 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Friess Welding, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLA BONITA GROCERY AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JENNINGS IMPLEMENT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29POMP'S TIRE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MATTRESS FIRM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAY AND SAVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CIRCLE K #3616680494, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHLOSSMANN'S DODGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE HOME DEPOT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LOWE'S HOME CENTERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAISIE JANE'S CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRICESMART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TACONIC VALLEY LAWN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOHNNY'S CRAZY DEALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BRAUN'S IGA AND LOCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INSERRA SUPERMARKETS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROOSTER BUSH PONTIAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11COPPER COUNTRY IGA I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STAACK'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALBERTSONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DORINDA'S INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Friess Welding, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Friess Welding, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Friess Welding, INC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Friess Welding, INC is the #1,284 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($5,800).

How Friess Welding, INC Compares

Friess Welding, INC's 5.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-24

Last Inspection

2014-01-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,900 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$11,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,800

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,800 from the initial assessment of $11,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Friess Welding, INC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Friess Welding, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 11 1.7
Total Penalty $5,800 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,900 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,800 here).

Home Decor Outlets $5,800 MO Concrete Materials of Montana, LLC. $5,801 MT Alternative Compassion Services, INC. $5,802 MA Jo-Ann Stores, LLC $5,810 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

LA Bonita Grocery and Meat Market 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV Jennings Implement CO. 2 insp. Bement, IL Pomp's Tire Service INC. 2 insp. Lincoln, NE Mattress Firm, INC. 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

In & Out Market
Saint Ann, MO
0 inspections $0
C.S. Ross Company
Lorain, OH
2 inspections $5,800
Home Decor Outlets
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $5,800
Concrete Materials of Montana, LLC.
Belgrade, MT
2 inspections $5,801
SAJ Discount Food & Beverage
Elsa, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Friess Welding, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Friess Welding, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Friess Welding, INC have? ▼
Friess Welding, INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Friess Welding, INC had? ▼
Friess Welding, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-24 and the most recent on 2014-01-24. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Friess Welding, INC? ▼
Friess Welding, INC has been assessed $5,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,600 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Friess Welding, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Friess Welding, INC has 9 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 Friess Welding, INC operate in? ▼
Friess Welding, INC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441310). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Friess Welding, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Friess Welding, INC ranks #51,156 (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 Friess Welding, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Friess Welding, INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,800 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, SAJ Discount Food & Beverage in Elsa, TX is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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