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Ridge Runner Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ridge Runner Industries, INC. ranks #63,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,640
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ridge Runner Industries, INC. in Fairmont, WV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,640. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ridge Runner Industries, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C & L Machine & Welding, INC. in Amelia Court House, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,640 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#63,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ridge Runner Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ridge Runner Industries, INC. runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,640 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Ridge Runner Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLAR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRIME WHEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D&D MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20KMK METAL FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RITTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VIAFLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCESS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIMMONS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INOX MARKET AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SMITHFIELD PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21VALMIERA GLASS USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CENEX RENSSELAER TER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOPKINS LUMBER CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7APCO GRAPHICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERLIN INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN BAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VAN BLARCOM CLOSURES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUN NOODLE NEW JERSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Ridge Runner Industr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Ridge Runner Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Ridge Runner Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ridge Runner Industries, INC. is the #25,850 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,640).

How Ridge Runner Industries, INC. Compares

Ridge Runner Industries, INC.'s 3.00 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 (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-14

Last Inspection

2018-03-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,820

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,820 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,640

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,560 from the initial assessment of $5,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ridge Runner Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $3,640 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,820 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ridge Runner Industries, INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,640 here).

C & L Machine & Welding, INC. $3,640 VA Rigaku Innovative Technologies INC $3,640 MI Quikrete INC. $3,640 TX Abbott Laboratories $3,640 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Polar CORP. 2 insp. Worcester, MA Prime Wheel Corporation 2 insp. Harbor City, CA Pretium Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Hillsborough, NJ D&D Manufacturing, INC. 2 insp. Bolingbrook, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

C & L Machine & Welding, INC.
Amelia Court House, VA
2 inspections $3,640
Rigaku Innovative Technologies INC
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $3,640
Quikrete INC.
Midland, TX
4 inspections $3,640
Abbott Laboratories
Altavista, VA
2 inspections $3,640
Agc Flat Glass North America, INC.
Spring Hill, KS
2 inspections $3,640

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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 Ridge Runner Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ridge Runner Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Ridge Runner Industries, INC. have? ▼
Ridge Runner Industries, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,640.
How many OSHA inspections has Ridge Runner Industries, INC. had? ▼
Ridge Runner Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-14 and the most recent on 2018-03-06. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ridge Runner Industries, INC.? ▼
Ridge Runner Industries, INC. has been assessed $3,640 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Ridge Runner Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ridge Runner Industries, INC. has 6 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 Ridge Runner Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Ridge Runner Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336214). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ridge Runner Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ridge Runner Industries, INC. ranks #63,688 (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 Ridge Runner Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ridge Runner Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,640 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, C & L Machine & Welding, INC. in Amelia Court House, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,640 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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