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Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. ranks #40,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,192
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#40,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. in Lorain, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,192. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in Tuscumbia, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,192 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 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 Lorain County Automotive Systems, 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

$8,192 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 Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHASA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29TYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EXTERRAN ENERGY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32CKS PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WOODS FISHERIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARTISAN'S ROW CABINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BWP HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KETTLE MORAINE COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26QUALITY PROFILE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXTREME MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BATTISTONI ITALIAN S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE MILLENNIUM MAT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9J & M PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POLYCHEMICAL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PIK RITE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE MASTERSON COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Lorain County Automo…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. sits at penalty rank #18,005 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($8,192 assessed).

How Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. Compares

Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.'s 0.33 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

3

First Inspection

2016-09-23

Last Inspection

2021-01-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,731

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $2,731 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$13,653

Current Penalty Amount

$8,192

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,461 from the initial assessment of $13,653. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $8,192 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,731 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,192 here).

Superior Shipyard and Fabrication, INC. $8,192 LA Pilgrim's Pride Corporation $8,192 AL Dal-Tile Corporation $8,192 TX Commercial Plastics Company $8,192 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hasa, INC. 3 insp. Santa Clarita, CA Tyson Foods INC. 3 insp. Hope, AR Trident Seafoods Corporation 3 insp. Cordova, AK Exterran Energy Solutions, LP 3 insp. Alleyton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Shipyard and Fabrication, INC.
Golden Meadow, LA
2 inspections $8,192
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Tuscumbia, AL
2 inspections $8,192
Dal-Tile Corporation
Sunnyvale, TX
2 inspections $8,192
Commercial Plastics Company
Mundelein, IL
2 inspections $8,192
Lami Wood Products Corporation
Saint Charles, MO
2 inspections $8,192

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What to do with this record

Use Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 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 Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. have? ▼
Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,192.
How many OSHA inspections has Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. had? ▼
Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-23 and the most recent on 2021-01-04. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.? ▼
Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. has been assessed $8,192 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,653 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. has 1 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 Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC. ranks #40,824 (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 Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lorain County Automotive Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $8,192 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, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in Tuscumbia, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,192 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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