Manufacturing · Canton, OH

Ohio Gratings, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Gratings, INC. ranks #692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 73 violations across 17 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$174,701
OSHA penalties: 73
Violations cited: 17
OSHA inspections: #692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio Gratings, INC. in Canton, OH has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 73 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $174,701. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio Gratings, INC. 17 times over 14 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 73 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #692 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 62 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 far above peers (6.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nasoya Foods USA, LLC in Ayer, MA is another manufacturing employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $174,593 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 84.9%
of violations were serious: #692
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 73 violations across 17 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ohio Gratings, INC.

$174,701
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ohio Gratings, INC. runs far above peers (11.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$174,701 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Ohio Gratings, INC..

Ohio Gratings, INC. has 17 OSHA inspections on record and 73 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.

Ohio Gratings, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ohio Gratings, INC. is the #376 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($174,701).

How Ohio Gratings, INC. Compares

Ohio Gratings, INC.'s 4.29 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 (11.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-12-22

Last Inspection

2025-04-29

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,277

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 17 inspections over 14 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $10,277 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

84.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$387,152

Current Penalty Amount

$174,701

Penalty Reduction

54.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $212,451 from the initial assessment of $387,152. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ohio Gratings, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ohio Gratings, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	17	2.6
Violations	73	8.0
Total Penalty	$174,701	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,277	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($174,701 here).

Rex Lumber, Troy, LLC $174,604 AL Weaber, INC. $174,600 PA Nasoya Foods USA, LLC $174,593 MA Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping $174,950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (17 inspections here).

Blanchard Refining Company, LLC 17 insp. Texas City, TX Frito-Lay, INC. 17 insp. Modesto, CA Aspen Products INC 17 insp. Kansas City, MO Norfolk Naval Shipyard 17 insp. Portsmouth, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rex Lumber, Troy, LLC

Troy, AL

5 inspections $174,604

Weaber, INC.

Lebanon, PA

12 inspections $174,600

Nasoya Foods USA, LLC

Ayer, MA

12 inspections $174,593

Up North Trading Company

Lakeville, MN

0 inspections $0

Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping

Holland, MI

9 inspections $174,950

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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 Ohio Gratings, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ohio Gratings, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 73 violations across 17 inspections, including 62 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 Ohio Gratings, INC. have? ▼

Ohio Gratings, INC. has 73 OSHA violations on record, including 62 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $174,701.

How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Gratings, INC. had? ▼

Ohio Gratings, INC. has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-22 and the most recent on 2025-04-29. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Gratings, INC.? ▼

Ohio Gratings, INC. has been assessed $174,701 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $387,152 (a 54.9% reduction).

Does Ohio Gratings, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ohio Gratings, INC. has 62 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 Ohio Gratings, INC. operate in? ▼

Ohio Gratings, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Ohio Gratings, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio Gratings, INC. ranks #692 (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 Ohio Gratings, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ohio Gratings, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $174,701 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.1x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nasoya Foods USA, LLC in Ayer, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $174,593 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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