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Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC ranks #4,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$56,169
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC in Oberlin, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,169. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,329 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Sherwin-Williams Company in Ennis, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $56,129 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#4,329
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 14/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 4 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 Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$56,169 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($56,169) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,169 $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 Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAR-JAC POULTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7BOUNDARY FENCE & RAI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32KALAHARI MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TORTILLAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26PIERCAN USA INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18FILMTECH CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MURDOCK WEBBING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ASPHALT REFINING & T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16INTERNATIONAL INK CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15TRENTON FORGING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6LETICA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOM FABRICATING &…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13TRIALCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10IDEAL WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8HOLSUM BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12JASPER LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COASTAL VILLAGES LON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PACOR INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SANCTUARY MEDICINALS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4THE NEIL JONES FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9Hydro Tube Enterpris…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC ranks #2,198 at $56,169 current penalty.

How Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC Compares

Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC's 5.25 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-05-16

Last Inspection

2023-11-29

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,042

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $14,042 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

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

$111,081

Current Penalty Amount

$56,169

Penalty Reduction

49.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $54,912 from the initial assessment of $111,081. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $56,169 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,042 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($56,169 here).

Tuftco Finishing Systems, INC. $56,150 GA American Equipment Manufacturing, INC. $56,147 NM Clarion Sintered Metals, INC. $56,200 PA The Sherwin-Williams Company $56,129 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. 4 insp. Gainesville, GA Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. 4 insp. Marlborough, MA Kalahari Manufacturing LLC 4 insp. Lake Delton, WI Tortillas, INC. 4 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tuftco Finishing Systems, INC.
Dalton, GA
4 inspections $56,150
American Equipment Manufacturing, INC.
Farmington, NM
2 inspections $56,147
Clarion Sintered Metals, INC.
Ridgway, PA
6 inspections $56,200
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Ennis, TX
2 inspections $56,129
Eissmann Automotive North America, INC
Pell City, AL
5 inspections $56,236

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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 Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 4 inspections, including 21 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 Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC have? ▼
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,169.
How many OSHA inspections has Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC had? ▼
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-16 and the most recent on 2023-11-29. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC? ▼
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC has been assessed $56,169 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $111,081 (a 49.4% reduction).
Does Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC has 21 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 Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC operate in? ▼
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC ranks #4,329 (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 Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hydro Tube Enterprises, INC's total OSHA penalty of $56,169 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Sherwin-Williams Company in Ennis, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $56,129 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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