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Manufacturing · Ravenna, OH

Spectrum Machine INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spectrum Machine INC. ranks #1,474 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty69% serious
$110,042
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#1,474
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spectrum Machine INC. in Ravenna, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $110,042. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spectrum Machine INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,474 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Specialty Nail in Prairie Grove, AR is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection
69.0%
of violations were serious
#1,474
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Spectrum Machine INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spectrum Machine INC. runs far above peers (7.0x 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

$110,042 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($110,042) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $110,042 $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 Spectrum Machine INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0415263748OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39POLLARD LUMBER CO., …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15DAVIS-STANDARD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19ASSEMBLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SELJAN TOOL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6STAHL SPECIALTY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35DEEP RIVER DYEING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 46ELLWOOD CITY FORGE C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SPECIALTY STEEL TREA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 42RESOLUTE FP US INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7KTH LEESBURG PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PRECISION CHROME, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18FRESHPET, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CONCRETE PRECAST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ARUP LABORATORIES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7DURA-BOND COATING, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BLAIR DUMOND INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CHRYSLER JEFFERSON N…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12GRAPHIC PACKAGING IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6Spectrum Machine INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29
Spectrum Machine INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Spectrum Machine INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Spectrum Machine INC. sits at penalty rank #802 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($110,042 assessed).

How Spectrum Machine INC. Compares

Spectrum Machine INC.'s 5.80 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 (7.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-01-31

Last Inspection

2021-01-28

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,008

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $22,008 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

69.0% of total

5

Willful

17.2% of total

4

Repeat

13.8% 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

$249,043

Current Penalty Amount

$110,042

Penalty Reduction

55.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $139,001 from the initial assessment of $249,043. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Spectrum Machine INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spectrum Machine INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 29 8.0
Total Penalty $110,042 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,008 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Spectrum Machine INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($110,042 here).

Bacardi Bottling Corporation $110,000 FL Phoenix Wood Products, LLC. $110,119 FL Production Pattern & Foundry INC $110,178 NV Pci Synthesis $109,880 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Bomco, INC. 5 insp. Gloucester, MA Pollard Lumber CO., INC. 5 insp. Appling, GA Davis-Standard, LLC 5 insp. Pawcatuck, CT Assemblers, INC. 5 insp. MC Cook, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Midwest Ammunition, LLC
Hamilton, OH
2 inspections $110,000
Bacardi Bottling Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
4 inspections $110,000
A&S Sewing Premium, Inc
Huntington Park, CA
0 inspections $0
Phoenix Wood Products, LLC.
Ocala, FL
5 inspections $110,119
Specialty Nail
Prairie Grove, AR
0 inspections $0

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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 Spectrum Machine INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spectrum Machine INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 5 inspections, including 20 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 Spectrum Machine INC. have? ▼
Spectrum Machine INC. has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 5 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $110,042.
How many OSHA inspections has Spectrum Machine INC. had? ▼
Spectrum Machine INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-31 and the most recent on 2021-01-28. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spectrum Machine INC.? ▼
Spectrum Machine INC. has been assessed $110,042 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $249,043 (a 55.8% reduction).
Does Spectrum Machine INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spectrum Machine INC. has 20 serious violations, 5 willful violations, and 4 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 Spectrum Machine INC. operate in? ▼
Spectrum Machine INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331410). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spectrum Machine INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spectrum Machine INC. ranks #1,474 (the top 1% 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 Spectrum Machine INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spectrum Machine INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $110,042 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Specialty Nail in Prairie Grove, AR is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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