Manufacturing · Middlebranch, OH

Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC ranks #1,150 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty100% serious
$129,583
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,150
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC in Middlebranch, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $129,583. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,150 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dci, INC. in Lisbon, NH is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $129,700 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#1,150
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 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 Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC runs far above peers (8.2x 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

$129,583 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 ($129,583) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $129,583 $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 Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.04.214.124.033.943.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WEST SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32RWS MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37AIR STARTER COMPONEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42B&G EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SABIN METAL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOUTS BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL CUSTOM PACK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HYUNDAI TRANSYS GEOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8M-B COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WORLD FOOD PROCESSIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PELLA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SYPRIS TECHNOLOGIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COLUMBUS DOOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DECOR PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CABINETCRAFT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NORPACO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INTEGRATED TURF SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CD CUSTOM ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SENTRY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Heidelberg Materials…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC has 3 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.

Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC is the #640 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($129,583).

How Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC Compares

Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC's 5.33 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 (8.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-01-10

Last Inspection

2025-07-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,194

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $43,194 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$129,583

Current Penalty Amount

$129,583

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $129,583 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,194 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($129,583 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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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 Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 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 Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC have?
Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $129,583.
How many OSHA inspections has Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC had?
Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-10 and the most recent on 2025-07-23. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC?
Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC has been assessed $129,583 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC has 16 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 Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC operate in?
Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC ranks #1,150 (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 Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Heidelberg Materials US Cement, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $129,583 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dci, INC. in Lisbon, NH is a similar manufacturing employer with $129,700 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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