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Ruoff & Sons, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ruoff & Sons, INC. ranks #60,357 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$4,175
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,357
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ruoff & Sons, INC. in Runnemede, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ruoff & Sons, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,357 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. For comparison, Maeder Bros Quality Wood Pellets INC in Weidman, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,173 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#60,357
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ruoff & Sons, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ruoff & Sons, INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,175 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Ruoff & Sons, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.813.125.537.950.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED FOODS INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WYMAN-GORDON FORGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PALLET LOGISTICS OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMPAC PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SANTANA TEXTILES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SCHWARZ PARTNERS PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORBETT CORBETT & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48BADGER PRECISION CUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16FOUTCH INDUSTRIES, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SUMMIT WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40CODINO'S FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6IMMEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STRUPCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17XING CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LODI IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FOUNDERS SERVICE & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESSERT HOLDINGS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SKOLNIK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROYAL WHITE CEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ELRO MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Ruoff & Sons, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Ruoff & Sons, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ruoff & Sons, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ruoff & Sons, INC. ranks #24,755 at $4,175 current penalty.

How Ruoff & Sons, INC. Compares

Ruoff & Sons, INC.'s 2.33 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-04

Last Inspection

2013-06-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,392

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,392 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,175

Penalty Reduction

50.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,225 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ruoff & Sons, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $4,175 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,392 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ruoff & Sons, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,175 here).

Charlotte Anodizing Products INC $4,175 MI S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. $4,175 TN Inland Woodworks $4,175 CA Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, INC. $4,177 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Foods International (USA), INC. 3 insp. Hayward, CA Wyman-Gordon Forgings, INC. 3 insp. Houston, TX Pallet Logistics of America 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Ampac Paper, LLC 3 insp. Walden, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Charlotte Anodizing Products INC
Charlotte, MI
2 inspections $4,175
S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.
Madison, TN
2 inspections $4,175
Inland Woodworks
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $4,175
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, INC.
Huntsville, AL
6 inspections $4,177
Maeder Bros Quality Wood Pellets INC
Weidman, MI
3 inspections $4,173

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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 Ruoff & Sons, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ruoff & Sons, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 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 Ruoff & Sons, INC. have? ▼
Ruoff & Sons, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,175.
How many OSHA inspections has Ruoff & Sons, INC. had? ▼
Ruoff & Sons, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-04 and the most recent on 2013-06-18. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ruoff & Sons, INC.? ▼
Ruoff & Sons, INC. has been assessed $4,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 50.3% reduction).
Does Ruoff & Sons, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ruoff & Sons, INC. 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.
What industry does Ruoff & Sons, INC. operate in? ▼
Ruoff & Sons, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333515). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ruoff & Sons, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ruoff & Sons, INC. ranks #60,357 (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 Ruoff & Sons, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ruoff & Sons, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,175 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, Maeder Bros Quality Wood Pellets INC in Weidman, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,173 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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