Manufacturing · Columbus, OH

GFS Chemicals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GFS Chemicals, INC. ranks #25,698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$14,050
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #25,698
of 99,447 penalized employers

GFS Chemicals, INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GFS Chemicals, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sarita's Tortilla Factory in Eagle Pass, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection: 56.3%
of violations were serious: #25,698
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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GFS Chemicals, INC.

$14,050
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows GFS Chemicals, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$14,050 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 GFS Chemicals, INC..

GFS Chemicals, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

GFS Chemicals, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, GFS Chemicals, INC. sits at penalty rank #12,058 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,050 assessed).

How GFS Chemicals, INC. Compares

GFS Chemicals, INC.'s 8.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-05

Last Inspection

2013-12-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $7,025 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

56.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

43.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$28,900

Current Penalty Amount

$14,050

Penalty Reduction

51.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,850 from the initial assessment of $28,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	GFS Chemicals, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$14,050	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,025	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,050 here).

MNP Corporation $14,050 MI M & C Forklift Services, INC. $14,050 TN Diamond Manufacturing Company $14,050 TN State Industries, LLC $14,050 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hppe LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Company, INC. 2 insp. Burwell, NE Apex Homes INC. 2 insp. Middleburg, PA Trim-Lok INC. 2 insp. Buena Park, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MNP Corporation

Utica, MI

3 inspections $14,050

M & C Forklift Services, INC.

Knoxville, TN

6 inspections $14,050

Diamond Manufacturing Company

Manchester, TN

2 inspections $14,050

State Industries, LLC

Ashland City, TN

5 inspections $14,050

Sarita's Tortilla Factory

Eagle Pass, 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 GFS Chemicals, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, GFS Chemicals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does GFS Chemicals, INC. have? ▼

GFS Chemicals, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,050.

How many OSHA inspections has GFS Chemicals, INC. had? ▼

GFS Chemicals, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-05 and the most recent on 2013-12-13. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for GFS Chemicals, INC.? ▼

GFS Chemicals, INC. has been assessed $14,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,900 (a 51.4% reduction).

Does GFS Chemicals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. GFS Chemicals, 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 GFS Chemicals, INC. operate in? ▼

GFS Chemicals, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does GFS Chemicals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GFS Chemicals, INC. ranks #25,698 (the upper 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 GFS Chemicals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

GFS Chemicals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,050 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sarita's Tortilla Factory in Eagle Pass, TX is a similar manufacturing 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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