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Manufacturing · Charleston, WV

Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. in Charleston, WV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Dayton Natural Meats LLC in Dayton, OR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARMOROCK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BCW FOOD PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27K&N ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SCHREIBER FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6J-KRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOOD INGREDIENTS TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7P & M STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PRATT (JET CORR), INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TULIP RICHARDSON COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HAVELOCK WOOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ATLANTIC CASTING & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VENTURA FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GORDON PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29GLOBALTECH MOTOR & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ORAN SAFETY GLASS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Imperial Hydraulic S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. is the #27,972 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,700).

How Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. Compares

Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC.'s 1.00 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 well below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-05-08

Last Inspection

2019-02-08

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,546

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,846 from the initial assessment of $4,546. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $2,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

Smith Wilbert INC. $2,700 PA South Anna Stair and Rail Company INC $2,700 VA Alloy Fabricators, INC. $2,700 NC XL Machine Company, INC. $2,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Armorock, LLC 3 insp. Sulphur Springs, TX Pan-O-Gold Baking CO. 3 insp. Sun Prairie, WI BCW Food Products, INC. 3 insp. Dallas, TX Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation 3 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $2,700
Dayton Natural Meats LLC
Dayton, OR
2 inspections $2,700
Fedco Manufacturing Incorporated
Larimer, PA
2 inspections $2,700
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Clinton Township, MI
5 inspections $2,700

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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 Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. have? ▼
Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. had? ▼
Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-08 and the most recent on 2019-02-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC.? ▼
Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,546 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. has 3 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 Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC. ranks #70,806 (the lower 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 Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Imperial Hydraulic Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dayton Natural Meats LLC in Dayton, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,700 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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