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Hypar Machine Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hypar Machine Company has a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,885
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#56,744
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hypar Machine Company in Richwood, WV has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hypar Machine Company 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Central Printing Company in Beckley, WV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,888 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
44%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Hypar Machine Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hypar Machine Company runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,885 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Hypar Machine Company

The federal enforcement record for Hypar Machine Company in Richwood, WV includes 4 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 1.25 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (20.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (20.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,847 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,885 - a 44.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,221. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-02-24 to 2024-03-13, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-02-24

Last Inspection

2024-03-13

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,221

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,221 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$8,847

Current Penalty Amount

$4,885

Penalty Reduction

44.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,962 from the initial assessment of $8,847. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hypar Machine Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hypar Machine Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $4,885 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,221 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hypar Machine Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hypar Machine Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Hypar Machine Company have? ▼
Hypar Machine Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,885.
How many OSHA inspections has Hypar Machine Company had? ▼
Hypar Machine Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-24 and the most recent on 2024-03-13. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hypar Machine Company? ▼
Hypar Machine Company has been assessed $4,885 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,847 (a 44.8% reduction).
Does Hypar Machine Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hypar Machine Company has 1 serious violations, and 1 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 Hypar Machine Company operate in? ▼
Hypar Machine Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hypar Machine Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hypar Machine Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,885 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Central Printing Company in Beckley, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,888 in current penalties.

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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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