Manufacturing · Mentor, OH

NHVS International, Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), NHVS International, Inc. ranks #11,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$28,268
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #11,428
of 99,447 penalized employers

NHVS International, Inc. in Mentor, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,268. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $250,000 in back wages owed to 341 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected NHVS International, Inc. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,428 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $250,000 in back wages owed to 341 affected workers. For comparison, Plant Maintenance Service Corporation in Millington, TN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 70.0%
of violations were serious: #11,428
of 99,447 penalized employers: $250,000
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 27/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $250K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($250K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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NHVS International, Inc.

$28,268
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows NHVS International, Inc. runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$28,268 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 NHVS International, Inc..

NHVS International, Inc. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

NHVS International, Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, NHVS International, Inc. ranks #5,662 at $28,268 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, NHVS International, Inc. ranks #80 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($250,000).

Combined federal exposure here: $28,268 OSHA penalties plus $250,000 WHD back wages (89.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How NHVS International, Inc. Compares

NHVS International, Inc.'s 2.50 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-07-07

Last Inspection

2025-08-27

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,067 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

70.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$62,372

Current Penalty Amount

$28,268

Penalty Reduction

54.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$278,268

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,104 from the initial assessment of $62,372. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$250,000

Employees Affected

341

WHD Violations

342

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$733

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$250,000

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that NHVS International, Inc. owed $250,000 in back wages to 341 employees across 1 case and 342 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How NHVS International, Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	NHVS International, Inc.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	10	8.0
Total Penalty	$28,268	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,067	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for NHVS International, Inc., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,268 here).

Smithfield Foods $28,273 NE Shaver Transportation Company $28,262 OR Syndaverx, INC $28,261 FL Andersonbrecon INC. $28,260 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Table Talk Pies, INC. 4 insp. Shrewsbury, MA Sypris Technologies, INC. 4 insp. Louisville, KY Petersen Industries, INC. 4 insp. Lake Wales, FL Winter Gardens Quality Foods, INC. 4 insp. New Oxford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Plant Maintenance Service Corporation

15 inspections $278,605

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Chatham, NJ

0 inspections $0

Priority Pallet, INC.

Beaumont, CA

2 inspections $277,535

Key Structures, LLC

Pueblo, CO

7 inspections $279,209

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What to do with this record

Use NHVS International, Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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NHVS International, Inc. also carries $250,000 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 NHVS International, Inc. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, NHVS International, Inc.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 NHVS International, Inc. have? ▼

NHVS International, Inc. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,268.

How many OSHA inspections has NHVS International, Inc. had? ▼

NHVS International, Inc. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-07 and the most recent on 2025-08-27. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for NHVS International, Inc.? ▼

NHVS International, Inc. has been assessed $28,268 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,372 (a 54.7% reduction). Additionally, $250,000 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does NHVS International, Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. NHVS International, Inc. has 7 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.

Has NHVS International, Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against NHVS International, Inc., resulting in $250,000 in back wages owed to 341 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does NHVS International, Inc. operate in? ▼

NHVS International, Inc. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 33641). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if NHVS International, Inc. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe NHVS International, Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $250,000 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does NHVS International, Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, NHVS International, Inc. ranks #11,428 (the top quarter 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 NHVS International, Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

NHVS International, Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,268 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plant Maintenance Service Corporation in Millington, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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