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Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. ranks #61,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,960
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#61,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. in Niles, 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: $3,960. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Rowe's Welding in Grand Island, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,960 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#61,889
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 Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$3,960 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.113.323.533.743.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARLA'S PASTA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34OBERDORFER, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42AJLS ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NORTHEAST AGRICULTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MINI MELTS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31DURA STRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHAEFFLER AEROSPACE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRIMEX FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ITT GOULDS PUMPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALPINE WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PALRAM 2000, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EAGLE WINGS INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MIDWEST RAILCAR REPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12V&V SUPREMO FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CROSBY GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALLAN INDUSTRIAL COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PHILADELPHIA RUST-PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26GENESIS MILLWORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON DELI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Niles MFG. & Finishi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Niles MFG. & Finishing, 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.

Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. ranks #25,232 at $3,960 current penalty.

How Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. Compares

Niles MFG. & Finishing, 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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-09-11

Last Inspection

2026-03-19

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,320

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $1,320 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$7,920

Current Penalty Amount

$3,960

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,960 from the initial assessment of $7,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $3,960 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,320 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,960 here).

Rowe's Welding $3,960 NE Southwest Specialty Food, INC. $3,960 AZ Southwest Trailer Manufacturing INC. $3,960 FL Utilities Structures, INC. $3,960 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carla's Pasta, INC. 3 insp. South Windsor, CT Oberdorfer, L.L.C. 3 insp. Syracuse, NY Ajls Enterprises INC. 3 insp. Madison, WI Northeast Agricultural Sales, INC. 3 insp. Detroit, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rowe's Welding
Grand Island, NE
2 inspections $3,960
Southwest Specialty Food, INC.
Goodyear, AZ
2 inspections $3,960
Southwest Trailer Manufacturing INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $3,960
Utilities Structures, INC.
Fort Myers, FL
2 inspections $3,960
Sibex, INC.
Safety Harbor, FL
2 inspections $3,960

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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 Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. have? ▼
Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,960.
How many OSHA inspections has Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. had? ▼
Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-11 and the most recent on 2026-03-19. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC.? ▼
Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. has been assessed $3,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,920 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. has 5 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 Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. operate in? ▼
Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC. ranks #61,889 (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 Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Niles MFG. & Finishing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,960 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, Rowe's Welding in Grand Island, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,960 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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