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Heritage Industrial Finishing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heritage Industrial Finishing ranks #28,944 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,460
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#28,944
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heritage Industrial Finishing in Akron, OH has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,460. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 53 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heritage Industrial Finishing once. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,944 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,992 in back wages owed to 52 affected workers. For comparison, S. Martinelli and Company in Watsonville, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,450 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,944
of 99,447 penalized employers
$5,992
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Heritage Industrial Finishing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heritage Industrial Finishing runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,460 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Heritage Industrial Finishing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCSWAIN METAL FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4HASA, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MINDA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SAW DUST BIN INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1BUFFALO FELT PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1HYDROSWING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SANDY BAY MINK RANCH…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9Heritage Industrial …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9
Heritage Industrial Finishing has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 9 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.

Heritage Industrial Finishing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Heritage Industrial Finishing ranks #13,383 at $12,460 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Heritage Industrial Finishing ranks #2,886 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($5,992).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,460 OSHA penalties plus $5,992 WHD back wages (32.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Heritage Industrial Finishing Compares

Heritage Industrial Finishing's 9.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2011-10-03

Last Inspection

2011-10-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,460

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $12,460 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$25,200

Current Penalty Amount

$12,460

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$18,452

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,740 from the initial assessment of $25,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$5,992
Employees Affected
52
WHD Violations
53
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$115
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$5,992

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Heritage Industrial Finishing owed $5,992 in back wages to 52 employees across 1 case and 53 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Heritage Industrial Finishing compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heritage Industrial Finishing Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $12,460 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,460 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heritage Industrial Finishing, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,460 here).

Ducduc, LLC $12,460 CT Crystal, INC. - PMC $12,457 PA Product Service & Manufacturing CORP., INC. $12,456 WI Industrial Fabrics, INC. $12,465 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

McSwain Metal Fabrication 1 insp. Englewood, CO Cargill Meat Solutions 1 insp. Schuyler, NE Hasa, INC 1 insp. Pittsburg, CA Minda Supply Company 1 insp. Mahwah, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

P & the Manufacturing Michigan, DBA Tci Aluminum
Spring Lake, MI
3 inspections $18,450
S. Martinelli and Company
Watsonville, CA
2 inspections $18,450
Vita-Pakt Citrus Product CO
Lindsay, CA
2 inspections $18,450
Sunrise Windows LTD
Temperance, MI
4 inspections $18,450
Kellex CORP.
Tupelo, MS
2 inspections $18,459

Compare Heritage Industrial Finishing vs P & the Manufacturing Michigan, DBA Tci Aluminum side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Heritage Industrial Finishing's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Heritage Industrial Finishing against P & the Manufacturing Michigan, DBA Tci Aluminum, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Heritage Industrial Finishing's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Heritage Industrial Finishing also carries $5,992 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Heritage Industrial Finishing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heritage Industrial Finishing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 1 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 Heritage Industrial Finishing have? ▼
Heritage Industrial Finishing has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,460.
How many OSHA inspections has Heritage Industrial Finishing had? ▼
Heritage Industrial Finishing has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-03 and the most recent on 2011-10-03. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heritage Industrial Finishing? ▼
Heritage Industrial Finishing has been assessed $12,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,200 (a 50.6% reduction). Additionally, $5,992 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Heritage Industrial Finishing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heritage Industrial Finishing 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.
Has Heritage Industrial Finishing been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Heritage Industrial Finishing, resulting in $5,992 in back wages owed to 52 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Heritage Industrial Finishing operate in? ▼
Heritage Industrial Finishing operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Heritage Industrial Finishing owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Heritage Industrial Finishing owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $5,992 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Heritage Industrial Finishing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heritage Industrial Finishing ranks #28,944 (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 Heritage Industrial Finishing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heritage Industrial Finishing's total OSHA penalty of $12,460 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, S. Martinelli and Company in Watsonville, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,450 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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