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Sherex Fastening Solutions

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sherex Fastening Solutions ranks #4,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$51,020
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sherex Fastening Solutions in Akron, OH 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: $51,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sherex Fastening Solutions 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #4,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Champion Home Builders, INC. in Chandler, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $51,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#4,958
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 Sherex Fastening Solutions compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sherex Fastening Solutions runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$51,020 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Sherex Fastening Solutions.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.16.811.516.220.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WEST SEAFOOD'S,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYONDELL BASELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRIME CONVERTING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUTANA COMPOSITES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AIR-FLO MFG. CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRAYMAN PRECAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FREDERICK GOLDMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWEST CONFECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION COMPACTED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITGO PETROLEUM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATHA INTERIOR TRIM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BRAMLI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIMBO QSR COLORADO, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KENT FOUNDRY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OLDS PRODUCTS CO. OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRIMROSE CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OAK HILL VENEER, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KIK(VIRGINIA) LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Sherex Fastening Sol…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Sherex Fastening Solutions 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.

Sherex Fastening Solutions in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sherex Fastening Solutions ranks #2,535 at $51,020 current penalty.

How Sherex Fastening Solutions Compares

Sherex Fastening Solutions'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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-07-24

Last Inspection

2024-03-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$25,510

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $25,510 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% 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

$93,436

Current Penalty Amount

$51,020

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,416 from the initial assessment of $93,436. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sherex Fastening Solutions compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sherex Fastening Solutions Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $51,020 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $25,510 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sherex Fastening Solutions, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($51,020 here).

Tyler Products Sales, INC. $51,027 TX Lacerta Group, LLC $51,031 MA Nautique Boat Company, INC. $51,005 FL The Lakewood Brick and Tile Company $51,000 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East West Seafood's, LLC 2 insp. Seattle, WA Blue Cube Operations LLC 2 insp. Freeport, TX Lyondell Basell 2 insp. LA Porte, TX Prime Converting Corporation 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tyler Products Sales, INC.
Tyler, TX
2 inspections $51,027
Lacerta Group, LLC
Mansfield, MA
3 inspections $51,031
Nautique Boat Company, INC.
Orlando, FL
5 inspections $51,005
The Lakewood Brick and Tile Company
Lakewood, CO
2 inspections $51,000
Champion Home Builders, INC.
Chandler, AZ
3 inspections $51,000

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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 Sherex Fastening Solutions safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sherex Fastening Solutions's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Sherex Fastening Solutions have? ▼
Sherex Fastening Solutions has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Sherex Fastening Solutions had? ▼
Sherex Fastening Solutions has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-07-24 and the most recent on 2024-03-19. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sherex Fastening Solutions? ▼
Sherex Fastening Solutions has been assessed $51,020 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,436 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Sherex Fastening Solutions have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sherex Fastening Solutions has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Sherex Fastening Solutions operate in? ▼
Sherex Fastening Solutions operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332722). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sherex Fastening Solutions rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sherex Fastening Solutions ranks #4,958 (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 Sherex Fastening Solutions's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sherex Fastening Solutions's total OSHA penalty of $51,020 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Champion Home Builders, INC. in Chandler, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $51,000 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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