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Northern Stamping, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northern Stamping, INC. ranks #48,996 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,250
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,996
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northern Stamping, INC. in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,250. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northern Stamping, INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,996 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,069 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Schwing Bioset INC. in Somerset, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,320 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,996
of 99,447 penalized employers
$5,069
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($3K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Northern Stamping, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northern Stamping, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,250 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Northern Stamping, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0019.438.858.277.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAVCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PECE FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48U S SALT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATERIAL DIFFERENCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TEAM INDUSTRIES ANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74H.B. FULLER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ARDAGH GLASS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AZZ INC DBA AZZ GALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANDUIT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEISE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ELECTRICFIL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ICCO CHEESE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 603FM, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NORTH STATES INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16REGENCY PLASTICS UBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIKE'S METAL WORKS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Northern Stamping, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Northern Stamping, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Northern Stamping, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Northern Stamping, INC. is the #20,971 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,250). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Northern Stamping, INC. ranks #3,053 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($5,069).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,250 OSHA penalties plus $5,069 WHD back wages (44.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Northern Stamping, INC. Compares

Northern Stamping, INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-19

Last Inspection

2024-11-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,125 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$18,335

Current Penalty Amount

$6,250

Penalty Reduction

65.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,319

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,085 from the initial assessment of $18,335. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$5,069
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
25
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$5,069
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,535

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Northern Stamping, INC. owed $5,069 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 25 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 Northern Stamping, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northern Stamping, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $6,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,125 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,250 here).

Southland Baking CO., INC. $6,250 TX Underwood Sheet Metal, INC. $6,250 TX HI-Tech Mold & Tool, INC. $6,250 MA Design Fabrications Incorporated $6,250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cavco Industries INC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Beeville, TX Pece Foundry, INC. 2 insp. Prairieville, LA U S Salt, LLC 2 insp. Watkins Glen, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Schwing Bioset INC.
Somerset, WI
4 inspections $11,320
Leclaire Manufacturing
Bettendorf, IA
4 inspections $11,320
Alpha Welding & Fabrication, INC.
Shreveport, LA
3 inspections $11,320
Addison Steel Truss, INC.
Arley, AL
2 inspections $11,320
U.S. Paper Converters, INC
Appleton, WI
3 inspections $11,318

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What to do with this record

Use Northern Stamping, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Northern Stamping, INC. against Schwing Bioset INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Northern Stamping, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Northern Stamping, INC. also carries $5,069 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 Northern Stamping, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northern Stamping, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Northern Stamping, INC. have? ▼
Northern Stamping, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Northern Stamping, INC. had? ▼
Northern Stamping, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-19 and the most recent on 2024-11-26. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northern Stamping, INC.? ▼
Northern Stamping, INC. has been assessed $6,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,335 (a 65.9% reduction). Additionally, $5,069 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Northern Stamping, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northern Stamping, INC. has 2 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 Northern Stamping, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Northern Stamping, INC., resulting in $5,069 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Northern Stamping, INC. operate in? ▼
Northern Stamping, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). 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 Northern Stamping, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Northern Stamping, 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 $5,069 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Northern Stamping, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northern Stamping, INC. ranks #48,996 (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 Northern Stamping, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northern Stamping, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,250 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, Schwing Bioset INC. in Somerset, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,320 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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