Manufacturing · Huntington, WV

Hercules International, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hercules International, INC. ranks #2,723 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$76,231
OSHA penalties: 24
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #2,723
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hercules International, INC. in Huntington, WV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $76,231. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hercules International, INC. 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,723 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Touchstone Precision Inc. in Auburn, AL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $7,956 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 70.8%
of violations were serious: #2,723
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 20/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Hercules International…

$76,231
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Hercules International, INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$76,231 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Hercules International, INC..

Hercules International, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Hercules International, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Hercules International, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,415 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($76,231 assessed).

How Hercules International, INC. Compares

Hercules International, INC.'s 4.80 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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-12-28

Last Inspection

2023-07-26

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,246

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $15,246 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

70.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

29.2% 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

$118,650

Current Penalty Amount

$76,231

Penalty Reduction

35.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,419 from the initial assessment of $118,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Hercules International, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	24	8.0
Total Penalty	$76,231	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$15,246	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hercules International, INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($76,231 here).

Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, INC. $76,220 CT Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC $76,270 GA Cuming Corporation $76,299 MA Foam Distributors, INC $76,140 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newoods, INC. 5 insp. Russellville, AR Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC 5 insp. Hampton, NH Coastal Forest Products, LLC. 5 insp. Chapman, AL Jones Dairy Farm 5 insp. Fort Atkinson, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, INC.

Putnam, CT

6 inspections $76,220

Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC

Cedar Springs, GA

4 inspections $76,270

Touchstone Precision Inc.

9 inspections $76,299

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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 Hercules International, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hercules International, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 5 inspections, including 17 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 Hercules International, INC. have? ▼

Hercules International, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $76,231.

How many OSHA inspections has Hercules International, INC. had? ▼

Hercules International, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-28 and the most recent on 2023-07-26. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hercules International, INC.? ▼

Hercules International, INC. has been assessed $76,231 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $118,650 (a 35.8% reduction).

Does Hercules International, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hercules International, INC. has 17 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 Hercules International, INC. operate in? ▼

Hercules International, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336340). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hercules International, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hercules International, INC. ranks #2,723 (the top 5% 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 Hercules International, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hercules International, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $76,231 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Touchstone Precision Inc. in Auburn, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,956 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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