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Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. ranks #87,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$881
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#87,939
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. in Cleveland, 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: $881. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #87,939 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Ferche Millwork INC in Rice, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $880 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#87,939
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 Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$881 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.637.355.974.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMGRAPH PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 71KITTYHAWK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20IFS FILING SYSTEMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GENERAL DYNAMIC NASSCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTAT PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MARINE MAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BAKEWISE BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NATIONAL OILWELL VAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALKER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAST-RITE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARDWELL LUMBER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PACE INDUSTRIES GRAF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COCA COLA REFRESHMENTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEST PRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DYNACAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WESLEY ALLEN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ROYSTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29MBA BUILDING SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UNIFIED DOOR AND HAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Nippon Paint Automot…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, 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.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. sits at penalty rank #32,733 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($881 assessed).

How Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. Compares

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, 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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-06-28

Last Inspection

2024-02-13

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$294

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $294 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,761

Current Penalty Amount

$881

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $880 from the initial assessment of $1,761. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $881 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $294 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($881 here).

Korex CORP $880 MI Models & Tools LLC $880 MI 3 Point Machine INC $880 MI Wilson Steel Fab & Machine INC $880 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amgraph Packaging, INC. 3 insp. Versailles, CT Kittyhawk, INC. 3 insp. Garden Grove, CA Ifs Filing Systems LLC 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI General Dynamic Nassco 3 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Korex CORP
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $880
Models & Tools LLC
Shelby TWP, MI
2 inspections $880
3 Point Machine INC
Southfield, MI
2 inspections $880
Wilson Steel Fab & Machine INC
MT Pleasant, MI
2 inspections $880
Ferche Millwork INC
Rice, MN
2 inspections $880

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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 Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. have? ▼
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $881.
How many OSHA inspections has Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. had? ▼
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-06-28 and the most recent on 2024-02-13. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC.? ▼
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. has been assessed $881 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,761 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. operate in? ▼
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC. ranks #87,939 (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 Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $881 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, Ferche Millwork INC in Rice, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $880 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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