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Manufacturing · Tonawanda, NY

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
$10,000
Back wages owed

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC in Tonawanda, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,000 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Conocophillips Company in Rodeo, CA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $10,000 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$10,000
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $10K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($10K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPHERE ALLIANCE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VAN DUERR INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ATORIA'S BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CZT ENERGY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13B P WEST COAST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILAND ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HICKORY SPRINGS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHRIS KANAGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTA ROTOMOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTHERN PELAGIC GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THER-A-PEDIC SLEEP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON EQUIPMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Sumitomo Rubber USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC ranks #2,301 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($10,000). Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #2,301 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($10,000).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $10,000 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC in Tonawanda, NY, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-25

Last Inspection

2024-02-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$10,000
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$10,000
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$10,000

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC owed $10,000 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 0 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clorox Company
Spring Hill, KS
0 inspections $0
Quality Pork International, INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $10,000
Rehrig Penn Logistics
Gloversville, NY
2 inspections $10,000
Conocophillips Company
Rodeo, CA
6 inspections $10,000
Silesia Flavors, INC.
Hoffman Estates, IL
3 inspections $10,000

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What to do with this record

Use Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC against Clorox Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC also carries $10,000 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC have? ▼
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC had? ▼
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-25 and the most recent on 2024-02-02. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC? ▼
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $10,000 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC, resulting in $10,000 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC operate in? ▼
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $10,000 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Conocophillips Company in Rodeo, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,000 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.