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Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz ranks #25,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty35% serious
$14,100
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz in Cincinnati, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 15.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lat, LLC in Dorado, PR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

15.5
violations per inspection
35.5%
of violations were serious
#25,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.5 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$14,100 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1R & L CARRIERS SHARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIBBLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRESH EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAKESPACE LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DELTA AIR LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE SHAMROCK COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KATOEN NATIE SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CENTRAL FLORIDA FREE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23KANN ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SYSCO SOUTHEAST FLOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEAONUS REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Novelart Manufacturi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31
Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 31 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz ranks #1,143 at $14,100 current penalty.

How Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz Compares

Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz's 15.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-10

Last Inspection

2010-12-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.5 violations per visit. That's $7,050 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

35.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

64.5% 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

$29,480

Current Penalty Amount

$14,100

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,380 from the initial assessment of $29,480. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 31 3.2
Total Penalty $14,100 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,050 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,100 here).

DHT Acquisition CO LLC $14,100 MI Cooper Electric Supply CO. $14,078 NJ U.S. Postal Service $14,065 WA Ports America Florida INC. $14,063 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service - Isanti 2 insp. Isanti, MN R & L Carriers Shared Services, LLC 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA Dibble Trucking, INC. 2 insp. Gardner, IL United Parcel Service INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

DHT Acquisition CO LLC
Detroit, MI
3 inspections $14,100
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Salem, OR
0 inspections $0
Lat, LLC
Dorado, PR
0 inspections $0
Consolidated Ready Mix
Carlinville, IL
0 inspections $0
New York City Transit Authority
New York, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz'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 Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz have? ▼
Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz had? ▼
Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-10 and the most recent on 2010-12-10. This averages 15.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz? ▼
Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz has been assessed $14,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,480 (a 52.2% reduction).
Does Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz has 11 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 Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz operate in? ▼
Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz ranks #25,629 (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 Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Novelart Manufacturing Company DBA Topicz's total OSHA penalty of $14,100 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lat, LLC in Dorado, PR is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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