Manufacturing · Stow, OH

Polystar INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Polystar INC. ranks #926 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$149,041
OSHA penalties: 30
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #926
of 99,447 penalized employers

Polystar INC. in Stow, OH has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $149,041. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Polystar INC. 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #926 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious and 2 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Virginia Transformer CORP. in Troutville, VA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $148,992 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 73.3%
of violations were serious: #926
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 7 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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Polystar INC.

$149,041
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Polystar INC. runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$149,041 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 Polystar INC..

Polystar INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Polystar INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Polystar INC. is the #503 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($149,041).

How Polystar INC. Compares

Polystar 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 (9.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-02-12

Last Inspection

2023-08-09

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,292

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $21,292 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

73.3% of total

Willful

6.7% of total

Repeat

3.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$350,977

Current Penalty Amount

$149,041

Penalty Reduction

57.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $201,936 from the initial assessment of $350,977. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Polystar INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.6
Violations	30	8.0
Total Penalty	$149,041	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$21,292	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($149,041 here).

Virginia Transformer CORP. $148,992 VA SFC Global Supply Chain, INC. $148,976 KS Omega Protein, INC. $148,941 MS Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. $148,795 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Kronospan LLC 7 insp. Eastaboga, AL Fairmont Sign Company 7 insp. Detroit, MI Wellborn Forest Products, INC. 7 insp. Alexander City, AL Erie Plating Company 7 insp. Erie, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Virginia Transformer CORP.

Troutville, VA

7 inspections $148,992

SFC Global Supply Chain, INC.

Salina, KS

7 inspections $148,976

4 inspections $148,941

Contract Manufacturer, L.L.C.

Madill, OK

4 inspections $134,700

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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 Polystar INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Polystar INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 7 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 Polystar INC. have? ▼

Polystar INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 2 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $149,041.

How many OSHA inspections has Polystar INC. had? ▼

Polystar INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-12 and the most recent on 2023-08-09. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Polystar INC.? ▼

Polystar INC. has been assessed $149,041 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $350,977 (a 57.5% reduction).

Does Polystar INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Polystar INC. has 22 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 1 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 Polystar INC. operate in? ▼

Polystar INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332439). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Polystar INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Polystar INC. ranks #926 (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 Polystar INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Polystar INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $149,041 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Virginia Transformer CORP. in Troutville, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $148,992 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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