Manufacturing · Hebron, OH

Sunfield, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sunfield, INC. ranks #7 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 160 violations across 14 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty11% serious
$2.59M
OSHA penalties
160
Violations cited
14
OSHA inspections
#7
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sunfield, INC. in Hebron, OH has been the subject of 14 OSHA workplace inspections and 160 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2.59M. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sunfield, INC. 14 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 160 violations, averaging 11.4 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious and 137 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MDLG, INC. in Phenix City, AL is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $2.71M in current penalties.

11.4
violations per inspection
10.6%
of violations were serious
#7
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 160 violations across 14 OSHA inspections (11.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sunfield, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sunfield, INC. runs far above peers (164.5x 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

$2,593,253 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($2,593,253) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $2,593,253 $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 Sunfield, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.01414.014.14.645.386126.7167.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedELRINGKLINGER USA, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 65SWIFT PORK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 19COMBINED SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 28GENERAL ELECTRIC COM…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 24TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 12PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 49VIGOR MARINE, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 21CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 23QUALITY METALCRAFT INC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 101THE WESTERN SUGAR CO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 42ZF MARYSVILLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 54VISCOFAN USA INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 38WASHINGTON POTATO CO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 48UNITED STATES STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 20PACIFIC COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 13WOODLAND PULP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 25CREEKSTONE FARMS PRE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 34DAIKIN APPLIED AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 24LIGHT METALS CORP, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 60FLEET READINESS CENT…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 42Sunfield, INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 160
Sunfield, INC. has 14 OSHA inspections on record and 160 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.

Sunfield, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sunfield, INC. ranks #6 at $2.59M current penalty.

How Sunfield, INC. Compares

Sunfield, INC.'s 11.43 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 (164.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

14

First Inspection

2011-02-11

Last Inspection

2019-08-14

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$185,232

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 14 inspections over 9 years, averaging 11.4 violations per visit. That's $185,232 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

10.6% of total

137

Willful

85.6% of total

4

Repeat

2.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

1.3% 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

$3.57M

Current Penalty Amount

$2.59M

Penalty Reduction

27.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $981,367 from the initial assessment of $3.57M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sunfield, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 14 2.6
Violations 160 8.0
Total Penalty $2.59M $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $185,232 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2.59M here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (14 inspections here).

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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 Sunfield, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Sunfield, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 160 violations across 14 inspections, including 17 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 Sunfield, INC. have?
Sunfield, INC. has 160 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 137 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2.59M.
How many OSHA inspections has Sunfield, INC. had?
Sunfield, INC. has had 14 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-11 and the most recent on 2019-08-14. This averages 11.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sunfield, INC.?
Sunfield, INC. has been assessed $2.59M in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3.57M (a 27.5% reduction).
Does Sunfield, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Sunfield, INC. has 17 serious violations, 137 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 Sunfield, INC. operate in?
Sunfield, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sunfield, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sunfield, INC. ranks #7 (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 Sunfield, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Sunfield, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2.59M is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (164.5x the average). The employer has 14 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, MDLG, INC. in Phenix City, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $2.71M 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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