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Manufacturing · Canton, OH

Gaspar INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gaspar INC. ranks #1,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious
$115,430
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gaspar INC. in Canton, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $115,430. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gaspar INC. 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 45 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $115,500 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#1,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gaspar INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gaspar INC. runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$115,430 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($115,430) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $115,430 $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 Gaspar INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTRAL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TRUSTILE DOORS OF IOWA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KENNEDY VALVE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LAKE REGION MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BURNER SYSTEMS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8J & J DRAINAGE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL BEEF LEATHERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DIVERSE FABRICATION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BOTKIN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5PERFECTO INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL COATINGS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SP NEWSPRINT CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7L & L LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SET ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10JBS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MARKIN TUBING, LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19Gaspar INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 45
Gaspar INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 45 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.

Gaspar INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gaspar INC. ranks #751 at $115,430 current penalty.

How Gaspar INC. Compares

Gaspar INC.'s 9.00 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-04-14

Last Inspection

2014-04-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,086

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $23,086 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

33

Serious

73.3% of total

2

Willful

4.4% of total

2

Repeat

4.4% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

17.8% 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

$186,302

Current Penalty Amount

$115,430

Penalty Reduction

38.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $70,872 from the initial assessment of $186,302. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Gaspar INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 45 8.0
Total Penalty $115,430 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,086 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($115,430 here).

Sneed Shipbuilding, INC. $115,460 TX Stahl Specialty Company $115,398 MO Roskam Foods $115,500 MI Huron Casting INC $115,270 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Central Steel, INC. 5 insp. Wichita, KS Trustile Doors of Iowa 5 insp. Northwood, IA Northstar Battery Company 5 insp. Springfield, MO Kennedy Valve, a Division of McWane, INC. 5 insp. Elmira, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sneed Shipbuilding, INC.
Channelview, TX
3 inspections $115,460
Stahl Specialty Company
Warrensburg, MO
11 inspections $115,398
Roskam Foods
Grand Rapids, MI
3 inspections $115,500
Huron Casting INC
Pigeon, MI
15 inspections $115,270
Associated Spring - Barnes Group, INC.
Bristol, CT
5 inspections $115,243

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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 Gaspar INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gaspar INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 5 inspections, including 33 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 Gaspar INC. have? ▼
Gaspar INC. has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 2 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $115,430.
How many OSHA inspections has Gaspar INC. had? ▼
Gaspar INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-14 and the most recent on 2014-04-11. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gaspar INC.? ▼
Gaspar INC. has been assessed $115,430 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $186,302 (a 38.0% reduction).
Does Gaspar INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gaspar INC. has 33 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 2 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 Gaspar INC. operate in? ▼
Gaspar INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332410). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gaspar INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gaspar INC. ranks #1,371 (the top 1% 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 Gaspar INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gaspar INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $115,430 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $115,500 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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