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The Dow Chemical Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Dow Chemical Company ranks #9,974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$31,250
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,974
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Dow Chemical Company in Plaquemine, LA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,250. 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 Dow Chemical Company 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sumitomo Bakelite North America in Kenton, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,250 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#9,974
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Dow Chemical Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Dow Chemical Company runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$31,250 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. 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 The Dow Chemical Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAVERHILL CHEMICALS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33DONGHEE ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN FINE SINTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CHARMET NEVADA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PAVILION FURNITURE I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PELLET AMERICA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EAST BAKING CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AP GREEN REFRACTORIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26AUSTIN AIR SYSTEMS L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DIETZGEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RAMAR FOODS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ESSITY PROFESSIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FLUX & METAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ENNIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PEPSICO BOTTLING GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ZUMRUT MARBLE & GRAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21The Dow Chemical Com…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
The Dow Chemical Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Dow Chemical Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The Dow Chemical Company sits at penalty rank #4,951 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($31,250 assessed).

How The Dow Chemical Company Compares

The Dow Chemical Company's 1.33 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-12-05

Last Inspection

2026-01-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,417

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $10,417 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$46,875

Current Penalty Amount

$31,250

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,625 from the initial assessment of $46,875. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Dow Chemical Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Dow Chemical Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $31,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,417 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Dow Chemical Company, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,250 here).

Dorman Products, INC. $31,250 PA Cargill INC. $31,250 NE Green Plains Wood River LLC $31,250 NE Sumitomo Bakelite North America $31,250 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Haverhill Chemicals LLC 3 insp. Haverhill, OH Donghee Alabama, LLC 3 insp. Auburn, AL Aluminum Shapes, LLC. 3 insp. Pennsauken, NJ American Fine Sinter CO., LTD. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dorman Products, INC.
Harrisburg, PA
5 inspections $31,250
Cargill INC.
Blair, NE
3 inspections $31,250
Green Plains Wood River LLC
Wood River, NE
4 inspections $31,250
Sumitomo Bakelite North America
Kenton, OH
3 inspections $31,250
Press Glass, INC.
Ridgeway, VA
2 inspections $31,250

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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 Dow Chemical Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Dow Chemical Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 The Dow Chemical Company have? ▼
The Dow Chemical Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,250.
How many OSHA inspections has The Dow Chemical Company had? ▼
The Dow Chemical Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-05 and the most recent on 2026-01-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Dow Chemical Company? ▼
The Dow Chemical Company has been assessed $31,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,875 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does The Dow Chemical Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Dow Chemical Company has 3 serious 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 Dow Chemical Company operate in? ▼
The Dow Chemical Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Dow Chemical Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Dow Chemical Company ranks #9,974 (the top 10% 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 Dow Chemical Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Dow Chemical Company's total OSHA penalty of $31,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sumitomo Bakelite North America in Kenton, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,250 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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