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Ken Forging INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ken Forging INC ranks #7,863 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$36,963
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,863
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ken Forging INC in Jefferson, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,963. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ken Forging INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,863 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Power and Composite Technologies LLC in Amsterdam, NY is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $36,972 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#7,863
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ken Forging INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ken Forging INC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$36,963 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ken Forging INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCROWN USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AMTEC LESS LETHAL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WESTPORT ORANGE SHIP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GENESIS GAMING SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FRONTIER TRADING LLC-1, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31HARRIS WASTE MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37BERTCH CABINET MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13POLYCHEMIE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GREAT SOUTHERN WOOD-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LINAMAR STRUCTURES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CLOVERDALE FOODS COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BLUEWATER SPORTFISHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23DOUBLE K INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BUCK COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BRISTOL SEAFOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FAIRMONT HOMES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40FOX BINDERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AN-COR INDUSTRIAL PL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SECONN FABRICATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30Ken Forging INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Ken Forging INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Ken Forging INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ken Forging INC ranks #3,948 at $36,963 current penalty.

How Ken Forging INC Compares

Ken Forging INC's 1.67 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-12-29

Last Inspection

2024-02-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,321

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $12,321 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$52,806

Current Penalty Amount

$36,963

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,843 from the initial assessment of $52,806. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ken Forging INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $36,963 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,321 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,963 here).

Florikan Esa, LLC $36,960 FL Crispy Maid, LLC $36,955 NY U.S. Ordnance $36,955 NV Power and Composite Technologies LLC $36,972 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crown USA, INC. 3 insp. Woodbury, GA Amtec Less Lethal Systems, INC. 3 insp. Perry, FL Westport Orange Shipyard, LLC 3 insp. Orange, TX Genesis Gaming Solutions, INC. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Florikan Esa, LLC
Sarasota, FL
2 inspections $36,960
Artisan Industries INC.
Cleveland, OH
3 inspections $36,960
Crispy Maid, LLC
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $36,955
U.S. Ordnance
McCarran, NV
4 inspections $36,955
Power and Composite Technologies LLC
Amsterdam, NY
6 inspections $36,972

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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 Ken Forging INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ken Forging INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Ken Forging INC have? ▼
Ken Forging INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,963.
How many OSHA inspections has Ken Forging INC had? ▼
Ken Forging INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-12-29 and the most recent on 2024-02-23. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ken Forging INC? ▼
Ken Forging INC has been assessed $36,963 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,806 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Ken Forging INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ken Forging INC has 4 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 Ken Forging INC operate in? ▼
Ken Forging INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ken Forging INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ken Forging INC ranks #7,863 (the top 10% 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 Ken Forging INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ken Forging INC's total OSHA penalty of $36,963 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Power and Composite Technologies LLC in Amsterdam, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,972 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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