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Manufacturing · Barberton, OH

Preferred Compounding

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Preferred Compounding ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Preferred Compounding in Barberton, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Preferred Compounding 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing INC in Alma, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Preferred Compounding compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Preferred Compounding runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Preferred Compounding.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.211.121.030.940.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTE CONNECTIVITY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39VESTAS TOWERS AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33DAVIS MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MCWANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29J.J. CASSONE BAKERY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FREUDENBERG LIMITED …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7M & M MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TITAN MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SAPUTO DAIRY FOODS U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NORTHEAST PALLET REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26THE JAMES COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KELLY-MOORE PAINTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GYBENORTH INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GREAT DANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3POWDER COAT AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AAH ACQUISITION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8G & F MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ANCHOR FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SAFER HOLDING CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Preferred Compounding, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Preferred Compounding has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Preferred Compounding in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Preferred Compounding sits at penalty rank #24,019 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,500 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,500 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Preferred Compounding Compares

Preferred Compounding's 1.33 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 (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-21

Last Inspection

2016-05-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,500

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,500 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
3

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Preferred Compounding Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $4,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

David Vincent Woodwork, LLC $4,500 NY Ice River Springs Morganton, LLC $4,500 NC Patheon Puerto Rico, INC. $4,500 PR Country Acres Cider & Produce, INC. $4,500 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Te Connectivity 3 insp. Redwood City, CA Arc Automotive, INC. 3 insp. Hartsville, TN Vestas Towers America, INC 3 insp. Pueblo, CO Davis Machine, INC. 3 insp. Dahlonega, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pactiv LLC
Frankfort, IL
2 inspections $4,500
Amhawk LLC
Coloma, MI
2 inspections $4,500
Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing INC
Alma, MI
3 inspections $4,500
Doncasters INC., Storms Forge
Springfield, MA
2 inspections $4,500
Schwartz Manufacturing CO.
Two Rivers, WI
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

Use Preferred Compounding's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Preferred Compounding against Pactiv LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Preferred Compounding's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Preferred Compounding also carries $0 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 Preferred Compounding safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Preferred Compounding's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 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 Preferred Compounding have? ▼
Preferred Compounding has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Preferred Compounding had? ▼
Preferred Compounding has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-21 and the most recent on 2016-05-27. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Preferred Compounding? ▼
Preferred Compounding has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Preferred Compounding have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Preferred Compounding 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 Preferred Compounding been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Preferred Compounding, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Preferred Compounding operate in? ▼
Preferred Compounding operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326291). 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 Preferred Compounding owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Preferred Compounding 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Preferred Compounding rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Preferred Compounding ranks #58,528 (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 Preferred Compounding's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Preferred Compounding's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing INC in Alma, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,500 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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