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Manufacturing · Sidney, OH

Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC ranks #2,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty90% serious
$91,000
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC in Sidney, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $91,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,055 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Tyson Foods INC. in Hutchinson, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $91,000 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#2,055
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC runs far above peers (5.8x 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

$91,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($91,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $91,000 $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 Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.160.390.4120.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAMUEL, SON & CO (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. MINERALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39REMINGTON ARMS CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115ALFAGOMMA AURORA TF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BECK ALUMINUM ALLOYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28CENTRAL VALLEY TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BASF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METALLURGICAL PROCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41KISHWAUKEE FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CASA DAL MARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARAGON RIO GRANDE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HARRIS SPICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAGLEY HARDWOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFORM GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANGBEIN ENGELBRACHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DARIGOLD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORIGIN BJJ. LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHINA PACIFIC CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LEPRINO FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Ross Casting & Innov…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,078 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($91,000 assessed).

How Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC Compares

Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC's 10.00 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 far above peers (5.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-12

Last Inspection

2017-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $45,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

90.0% of total

1

Willful

5.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.0% 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

$202,081

Current Penalty Amount

$91,000

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $111,081 from the initial assessment of $202,081. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $91,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $45,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($91,000 here).

Tyson Foods INC. $91,000 KS Suburban Plastics Company $90,980 MS Bway Corporation $90,800 NJ Honeywell International INC. $91,209 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC. 2 insp. Lebanon, VA U.S. Minerals, L.L.C. 2 insp. Galveston, TX Remington Arms CO., INC. 2 insp. Ilion, NY Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC 2 insp. Batavia, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kobelco Stewart Bolling, INC.
Hudson, OH
4 inspections $91,000
Tyson Foods INC.
Hutchinson, KS
2 inspections $91,000
Suburban Plastics Company
Grenada, MS
7 inspections $90,980
Monreale Bakery
Hicksville, NY
0 inspections $0
Rennova Community Health, Inc.
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC have? ▼
Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $91,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC had? ▼
Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-12 and the most recent on 2017-04-21. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC? ▼
Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC has been assessed $91,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $202,081 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC has 18 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC operate in? ▼
Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331521). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC ranks #2,055 (the top 5% 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 Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ross Casting & Innovation, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $91,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tyson Foods INC. in Hutchinson, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $91,000 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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