Manufacturing · Ripley, WV

The Dickirson Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Dickirson Corporation ranks #33,143 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,697
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #33,143
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Dickirson Corporation in Ripley, WV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,697. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Dickirson Corporation 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,143 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TH Foods, INC. in Loves Park, IL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,695 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection: 57.1%
of violations were serious: #33,143
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$10,697
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows The Dickirson Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,697 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 The Dickirson Corporation.

The Dickirson Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

The Dickirson Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: The Dickirson Corporation is the #15,070 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,697).

How The Dickirson Corporation Compares

The Dickirson Corporation's 1.40 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-05-26

Last Inspection

2022-01-11

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,139

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $2,139 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

57.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

14.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$16,606

Current Penalty Amount

$10,697

Penalty Reduction

35.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,909 from the initial assessment of $16,606. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Dickirson Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	The Dickirson Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$10,697	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,139	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Dickirson Corporation, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,697 here).

CNH Industrial America LLC $10,697 IA Gulf Atlantic Culvert CO, INC. $10,695 FL TH Foods, INC. $10,695 IL Stonepeak Ceramics INC. $10,695 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Associated Hygienic Products, LLC 5 insp. Delaware, OH Norrisbuilt Fabrication and Mobile Welding LLC 5 insp. Norton, VA Swanson Wiper Corporation 5 insp. Oshkosh, WI Custom Alloy Sales 34p, LLC 5 insp. Prescott, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CNH Industrial America LLC

Burlington, IA

4 inspections $10,697

Omega Welding and Fabrication, Inc.

Florence, AL

0 inspections $0

Gulf Atlantic Culvert CO, INC.

Tallahassee, FL

2 inspections $10,695

TH Foods, INC.

Loves Park, IL

4 inspections $10,695

Stonepeak Ceramics INC.

Crossville, TN

4 inspections $10,695

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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 The Dickirson Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, The Dickirson Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does The Dickirson Corporation have? ▼

The Dickirson Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,697.

How many OSHA inspections has The Dickirson Corporation had? ▼

The Dickirson Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-26 and the most recent on 2022-01-11. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for The Dickirson Corporation? ▼

The Dickirson Corporation has been assessed $10,697 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,606 (a 35.6% reduction).

Does The Dickirson Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. The Dickirson Corporation has 4 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 The Dickirson Corporation operate in? ▼

The Dickirson Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does The Dickirson Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Dickirson Corporation ranks #33,143 (the upper half 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 The Dickirson Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

The Dickirson Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $10,697 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, TH Foods, INC. in Loves Park, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,695 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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