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Powell Electrical Systems INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powell Electrical Systems INC ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$8,400
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powell Electrical Systems INC in North Canton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powell Electrical Systems INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eastern Metal/USA-Sign in Elmira, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Powell Electrical Systems INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powell Electrical Systems INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,400 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Powell Electrical Systems INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LIBERTY COCA-COLA BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NONLETHAL TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CLIMAX PAPERBOARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KVK FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SUMMIT PLASTICS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELTA DESIGNS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10US WHOLESALE PIPE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Powell Electrical Sy…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Powell Electrical Systems INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Powell Electrical Systems INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Powell Electrical Systems INC ranks #17,722 at $8,400 current penalty.

How Powell Electrical Systems INC Compares

Powell Electrical Systems INC's 0.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-01

Last Inspection

2023-05-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,488

Current Penalty Amount

$8,400

Penalty Reduction

11.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,088 from the initial assessment of $9,488. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Powell Electrical Systems INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $8,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,400 here).

North American Polymer Company, LTD $8,400 IL Formex Manufacturing, INC. $8,400 GA Chae Organics $8,400 CO The James Skinner Company $8,400 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL Emporia Foundry, INC. 2 insp. Emporia, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

North American Polymer Company, LTD
Skokie, IL
2 inspections $8,400
Formex Manufacturing, INC.
Lawrenceville, GA
2 inspections $8,400
Current INC.
East Haven, CT
2 inspections $8,400
Concrete Products of the Palm Beaches INC.
Riviera Beach, FL
2 inspections $8,400
Eastern Metal/USA-Sign
Elmira, NY
2 inspections $8,400

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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 Powell Electrical Systems INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Powell Electrical Systems INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Powell Electrical Systems INC have? ▼
Powell Electrical Systems INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Powell Electrical Systems INC had? ▼
Powell Electrical Systems INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-01 and the most recent on 2023-05-31. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powell Electrical Systems INC? ▼
Powell Electrical Systems INC has been assessed $8,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,488 (a 11.5% reduction).
What industry does Powell Electrical Systems INC operate in? ▼
Powell Electrical Systems INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Powell Electrical Systems INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powell Electrical Systems INC ranks #40,207 (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 Powell Electrical Systems INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Powell Electrical Systems INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,400 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eastern Metal/USA-Sign in Elmira, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,400 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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