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Manufacturing · Ashtabula, OH

Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company ranks #41,676 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$7,987
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#41,676
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company in Ashtabula, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,987. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,676 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Rainey Road LLC in Andover, KS is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,988 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#41,676
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,987 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDVALE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SEATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN CLASSIC FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HELLAS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIANCE PRIVATE LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RELEASE BW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CAROL'S COOKIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RYNONE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ALEXANDER MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURST-MCNESS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LISCIO'S ITALIAN BAK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY PRINTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ETHAN ALLEN OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NIDEC MOTOR CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMEGA EXTRUDING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LEVMAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SUBZERO INSULATION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21NORTON PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PMG SM FLTX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VOLFLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Grand River Rubber &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company is the #18,310 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,987).

How Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company Compares

Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-11-15

Last Inspection

2024-08-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,994

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,994 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$22,929

Current Penalty Amount

$7,987

Penalty Reduction

65.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,942 from the initial assessment of $22,929. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $7,987 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,994 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,987 here).

Rainey Road LLC $7,988 KS Herb Kilmer & Sons Flagstone $7,985 PA R. Murphy Company, INC. $7,990 MA Neal's Pallet Company, INC. $7,990 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. 2 insp. Plains Township, PA Seats, INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, KS Southern Classic Food Group 2 insp. Brundidge, AL Hellas Construction, INC. 2 insp. Dadeville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Residential Hydrogen Power, LLC
Dayton, OH
2 inspections $7,987
American Utility Processing, LLC
Akron, OH
2 inspections $7,988
Rainey Road LLC
Andover, KS
3 inspections $7,988
Herb Kilmer & Sons Flagstone
Kingsley, PA
2 inspections $7,985
R. Murphy Company, INC.
Ayer, MA
2 inspections $7,990

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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 Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company have? ▼
Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,987.
How many OSHA inspections has Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company had? ▼
Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-11-15 and the most recent on 2024-08-16. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company? ▼
Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company has been assessed $7,987 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,929 (a 65.2% reduction).
Does Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company has 1 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 Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company operate in? ▼
Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company ranks #41,676 (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 Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company's total OSHA penalty of $7,987 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, Rainey Road LLC in Andover, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,988 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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