Manufacturing · Fostoria, OH

Nox US, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nox US, LLC ranks #14 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 49 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty45% serious
$1.54M
OSHA penalties
49
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#14
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nox US, LLC in Fostoria, OH has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 49 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1.54M. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nox US, LLC 10 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 49 violations, averaging 4.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious and 16 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ashley Furniture Industries, INC. in Arcadia, WI is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $1.42M in current penalties.

4.9
violations per inspection
44.9%
of violations were serious
#14
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 19/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 49 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (4.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Nox US, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nox US, LLC runs far above peers (97.7x 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

$1,540,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($1,540,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $1,540,000 $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 Nox US, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1028.456.785.1113.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNU-WAY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11DAUBER COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 26TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 108PLAID ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24UNITED STATES SEAFOO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16DIETZ & WATSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16SK FOOD GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20PRIES ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 44MID-WEST MACHINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21AMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12SENSIENT NATURAL ING…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 14LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7PIXELLE SPECIALTY SO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5NATION PIZZA PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21MOUNT JOY WIRE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 34MILK SPECIALTIES GLO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25ZAPP PRECISION STRIP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16Nox US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 49
Nox US, LLC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 49 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.

Nox US, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nox US, LLC ranks #10 at $1.54M current penalty.

How Nox US, LLC Compares

Nox US, LLC's 4.90 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 far above peers (97.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2017-07-06

Last Inspection

2025-03-19

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$154,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.9 violations per visit. That's $154,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

44.9% of total

16

Willful

32.7% of total

6

Repeat

12.2% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

10.2% 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

$2.71M

Current Penalty Amount

$1.54M

Penalty Reduction

43.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1.17M from the initial assessment of $2.71M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nox US, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nox US, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 49 8.0
Total Penalty $1.54M $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $154,000 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nox US, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nox US, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Nox US, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 49 violations across 10 inspections, including 22 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 Nox US, LLC have?
Nox US, LLC has 49 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 16 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1.54M.
How many OSHA inspections has Nox US, LLC had?
Nox US, LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-06 and the most recent on 2025-03-19. This averages 4.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nox US, LLC?
Nox US, LLC has been assessed $1.54M in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2.71M (a 43.2% reduction).
Does Nox US, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Nox US, LLC has 22 serious violations, 16 willful violations, and 6 repeat 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 Nox US, LLC operate in?
Nox US, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nox US, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nox US, LLC ranks #14 (the top 1% 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 Nox US, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Nox US, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1.54M is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (97.7x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ashley Furniture Industries, INC. in Arcadia, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1.42M 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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