Manufacturing · Bellefontaine, OH

HBD Thermoid, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HBD Thermoid, INC. ranks #87 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$544,306
OSHA penalties: 52
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections: #87
of 99,447 penalized employers

HBD Thermoid, INC. in Bellefontaine, OH has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $544,306. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HBD Thermoid, INC. 12 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 52 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 38 were classified as serious and 3 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CJ Tmi Manufacturing America, LLC in Robbinsville, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $534,260 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 73.1%
of violations were serious: #87
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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HBD Thermoid, INC.

$544,306
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows HBD Thermoid, INC. runs far above peers (34.5x 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

$544,306 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 HBD Thermoid, INC..

HBD Thermoid, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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.

HBD Thermoid, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, HBD Thermoid, INC. ranks #57 at $544,306 current penalty.

How HBD Thermoid, INC. Compares

HBD Thermoid, INC.'s 4.33 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 (34.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-11-12

Last Inspection

2025-03-19

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45,359

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 12 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $45,359 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

73.1% of total

Willful

5.8% of total

Repeat

7.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.5% 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

$1.08M

Current Penalty Amount

$544,306

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $540,037 from the initial assessment of $1.08M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	HBD Thermoid, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	2.6
Violations	52	8.0
Total Penalty	$544,306	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$45,359	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($544,306 here).

Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Incorporated $540,000 MA Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP $550,438 TN Delaware City Refining Company, LLC $550,653 DE CJ Tmi Manufacturing America, LLC $534,260 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Thomasville Lumber Company, INC. 12 insp. Thomasville, AL Premier Aluminum, LLC 12 insp. Racine, WI Hussmann Corporation 12 insp. Bridgeton, MO C.K.S. Packaging, INC. 12 insp. Atlanta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Incorporated

Taunton, MA

2 inspections $540,000

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP

Clarksville, TN

32 inspections $550,438

Delaware City Refining Company, LLC

Delaware City, DE

7 inspections $550,653

CJ Tmi Manufacturing America, LLC

Robbinsville, NJ

7 inspections $534,260

Delta Prodcuts Corporation

Fremont, CA

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 HBD Thermoid, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, HBD Thermoid, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 12 inspections, including 38 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 HBD Thermoid, INC. have? ▼

HBD Thermoid, INC. has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 3 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $544,306.

How many OSHA inspections has HBD Thermoid, INC. had? ▼

HBD Thermoid, INC. has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-12 and the most recent on 2025-03-19. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for HBD Thermoid, INC.? ▼

HBD Thermoid, INC. has been assessed $544,306 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1.08M (a 49.8% reduction).

Does HBD Thermoid, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. HBD Thermoid, INC. has 38 serious violations, 3 willful violations, and 4 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 HBD Thermoid, INC. operate in? ▼

HBD Thermoid, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326220). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does HBD Thermoid, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HBD Thermoid, INC. ranks #87 (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 HBD Thermoid, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

HBD Thermoid, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $544,306 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (34.5x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, CJ Tmi Manufacturing America, LLC in Robbinsville, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $534,260 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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