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Manufacturing · Wooster, OH

Schaeffler Transmission, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schaeffler Transmission, LLC ranks #2,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$83,538
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schaeffler Transmission, LLC in Wooster, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $83,538. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schaeffler Transmission, LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Stephens Enterprises, INC. in Bridgeville, DE is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $83,587 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#2,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schaeffler Transmission, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schaeffler Transmission, LLC runs far above peers (5.3x 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

$83,538 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 ($83,538) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $83,538 $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 Schaeffler Transmission, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.511.019.528.036.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLEMISH MASTER WEAVERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NORFLEET QUALITY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33INTERNATIONAL MARMOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32SCHOEP'S ICE CREAM C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SMITH & SMITH AIRCRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PLATT & LABONIA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24PHOENIX COATERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WISKERCHEN CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26POLYCEL STRUCTURAL F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DECCO CASTINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KENNEDY CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SUN MOUNTAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16LEE CONTAINER IOWA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DORMAKABA USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8STORK H&E TURBO BLAD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WEABER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Schaeffler Transmiss…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Schaeffler Transmission, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Schaeffler Transmission, LLC ranks #1,232 at $83,538 current penalty.

How Schaeffler Transmission, LLC Compares

Schaeffler Transmission, LLC's 3.33 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 far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-12-11

Last Inspection

2023-06-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,846

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $27,846 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$248,150

Current Penalty Amount

$83,538

Penalty Reduction

66.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $164,612 from the initial assessment of $248,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Schaeffler Transmission, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schaeffler Transmission, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $83,538 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,846 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schaeffler Transmission, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($83,538 here).

Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors $83,579 FL Stephens Enterprises, INC. $83,587 DE Plasser American Corporation $83,602 VA TLD Ace Corporation $83,646 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC 3 insp. Lynchburg, VA Flemish Master Weavers 3 insp. Sanford, ME Norfleet Quality LLC 3 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Anchor Glass Container CORP. 3 insp. Warner Robins, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Five Star Beef
Centralia, WA
0 inspections $0
Key Automotive of Florida, INC. and Its Successors
Lakeland, FL
2 inspections $83,579
Stephens Enterprises, INC.
Bridgeville, DE
4 inspections $83,587
R.S. Nazarian
Boston, MA
0 inspections $0
Alpine Valley Bread Company
Mesa, AZ
3 inspections $4,200

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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 Schaeffler Transmission, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schaeffler Transmission, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Schaeffler Transmission, LLC have? ▼
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $83,538.
How many OSHA inspections has Schaeffler Transmission, LLC had? ▼
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-11 and the most recent on 2023-06-14. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schaeffler Transmission, LLC? ▼
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC has been assessed $83,538 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $248,150 (a 66.3% reduction).
Does Schaeffler Transmission, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schaeffler Transmission, LLC has 10 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 Schaeffler Transmission, LLC operate in? ▼
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336350). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schaeffler Transmission, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schaeffler Transmission, LLC ranks #2,355 (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 Schaeffler Transmission, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schaeffler Transmission, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $83,538 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stephens Enterprises, INC. in Bridgeville, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $83,587 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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