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Manufacturing · North Royalton, OH

Krenz Krist Machine INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Krenz Krist Machine INC. ranks #40,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$8,350
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Krenz Krist Machine INC. in North Royalton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Krenz Krist Machine INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,326 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C P Kelco in San Diego, CA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $8,350 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#40,326
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Krenz Krist Machine INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Krenz Krist Machine INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,350 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Krenz Krist Machine INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SOFIDEL AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIS BOAT WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12QUVA PHARMA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUARTZ AND STONE CRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARTIN SPROCKET & GE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HOLLOWELL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27IPSEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL TIRE NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPHIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HITACHI ABB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METRO SHEET METAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JOHNS MANVILLE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL SHALE BRICK,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMMIT CUSTOM SPRAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONFLUENCE HOLDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CARLYLE COCOA CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Krenz Krist Machine …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Krenz Krist Machine INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Krenz Krist Machine INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Krenz Krist Machine INC. is the #17,812 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,350).

How Krenz Krist Machine INC. Compares

Krenz Krist Machine INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-01

Last Inspection

2012-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,175 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$23,100

Current Penalty Amount

$8,350

Penalty Reduction

63.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,750 from the initial assessment of $23,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Krenz Krist Machine INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Krenz Krist Machine INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $8,350 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,175 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,350 here).

Sealed Air Corporation $8,350 PA C P Kelco $8,350 CA Asael Farr & Sons CO $8,350 UT J & D Wood INC. $8,350 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation 2 insp. El Dorado, AR Sofidel America 2 insp. Hattiesburg, MS Primex Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Oakwood, GA Davis Boat Works, INC. 2 insp. Newport News, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sealed Air Corporation
Hanover, PA
2 inspections $8,350
C P Kelco
San Diego, CA
4 inspections $8,350
Asael Farr & Sons CO
Salt Lake City, UT
4 inspections $8,350
J & D Wood INC.
Fairmont, NC
3 inspections $8,350
Pembelton Forest Products, INC.
Blackstone, VA
2 inspections $8,352

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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 Krenz Krist Machine INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Krenz Krist Machine INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Krenz Krist Machine INC. have? ▼
Krenz Krist Machine INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Krenz Krist Machine INC. had? ▼
Krenz Krist Machine INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-01 and the most recent on 2012-02-08. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Krenz Krist Machine INC.? ▼
Krenz Krist Machine INC. has been assessed $8,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,100 (a 63.9% reduction).
Does Krenz Krist Machine INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Krenz Krist Machine 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 Krenz Krist Machine INC. operate in? ▼
Krenz Krist Machine 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 Krenz Krist Machine INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Krenz Krist Machine INC. ranks #40,326 (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 Krenz Krist Machine INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Krenz Krist Machine INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,350 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, C P Kelco in San Diego, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,350 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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