Manufacturing · Peninsula, OH

Pilot Plastics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pilot Plastics ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$750
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pilot Plastics in Peninsula, OH has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,617 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pilot Plastics once. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,617 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Anchor Coupling INC in Menominee, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,370 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,617
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($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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Pilot Plastics

$750
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Pilot Plastics runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Pilot Plastics.

Pilot Plastics has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 6 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.

Pilot Plastics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pilot Plastics sits at penalty rank #33,087 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($750 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pilot Plastics ranks #3,673 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,617).

Combined federal exposure here: $750 OSHA penalties plus $2,617 WHD back wages (77.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pilot Plastics Compares

Pilot Plastics's 6.00 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 well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-08-11

Last Inspection

2010-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,250

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

76.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$3,367

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $3,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,617

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,309

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$2,617

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pilot Plastics owed $2,617 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 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 Pilot Plastics compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Pilot Plastics	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	6	8.0
Total Penalty	$750	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$750	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pilot Plastics, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Norplex INC $750 WA Coastal Automotive LLC $750 MI C.M.R. Manufacturing, INC. $750 AZ Creative Granite & Design, LLC $750 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Green Gold Development, LLC 1 insp. Aberdeen, ID Vitesco Technologies 1 insp. Seguin, TX Harbar LLC 1 insp. Canton, MA International Stone Gallery 1 insp. Lockport, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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2 inspections $3,366

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What to do with this record

Use Pilot Plastics's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pilot Plastics against General Dynamics Land Systems, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Pilot Plastics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
Pilot Plastics also carries $2,617 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 Pilot Plastics safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Pilot Plastics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 1 inspections, including 3 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 Pilot Plastics have? ▼

Pilot Plastics has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.

How many OSHA inspections has Pilot Plastics had? ▼

Pilot Plastics has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-11 and the most recent on 2010-08-11. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Pilot Plastics? ▼

Pilot Plastics has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,250 (a 76.9% reduction). Additionally, $2,617 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Pilot Plastics have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Pilot Plastics has 3 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 Pilot Plastics been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pilot Plastics, resulting in $2,617 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Pilot Plastics operate in? ▼

Pilot Plastics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326121). 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 Pilot Plastics owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Pilot Plastics 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 $2,617 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Pilot Plastics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pilot Plastics ranks #89,674 (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 Pilot Plastics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Pilot Plastics's total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Anchor Coupling INC in Menominee, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,370 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.