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Manufacturing · Cincinnati, OH

The Smith Electrochemical Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Smith Electrochemical Company ranks #30,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty79% serious
$11,850
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Smith Electrochemical Company in Cincinnati, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,850. 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 Smith Electrochemical Company 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,370 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Able Metal Fabricators, INC. in Charlotte, NC is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,850 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#30,370
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Smith Electrochemical Company runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$11,850 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Smith Electrochemical Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.317.23246.961.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SENSIENT FLAVORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LIFEWAY WISCONSIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WMT HOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOHN KUHNI SONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMBERMEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATURE SOY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LEVENT INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KITCHENMAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59JEFCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOWLINE DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PALMETTO STATE ARMOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CONNER COLORADO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PERMACAST LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RICHARDS CAJUN FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PARAMOUNT APPAREL IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5The Smith Electroche…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
The Smith Electrochemical Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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 Smith Electrochemical Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The Smith Electrochemical Company sits at penalty rank #13,972 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,850 assessed).

How The Smith Electrochemical Company Compares

The Smith Electrochemical Company's 7.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-02

Last Inspection

2012-11-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,925

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $5,925 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$23,390

Current Penalty Amount

$11,850

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,540 from the initial assessment of $23,390. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric The Smith Electrochemical Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $11,850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,925 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Smith Electrochemical Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,850 here).

Able Metal Fabricators, INC. $11,850 NC The Resource Center $11,853 NY Machined Metals Manufacturing, INC. $11,854 IL Quality Screw Machine Products INC. $11,854 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. San Jose, CA Sensient Flavors INC. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Formosa Plastics Corporation,U.S.a. 2 insp. Delaware City, DE Lifeway Wisconsin, INC. 2 insp. Waukesha, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Able Metal Fabricators, INC.
Charlotte, NC
4 inspections $11,850
The Resource Center
Jamestown, NY
2 inspections $11,853
Machined Metals Manufacturing, INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
3 inspections $11,854
Quality Screw Machine Products INC.
Saint Louis, MO
3 inspections $11,854
Swift & Company
Grand Island, NE
2 inspections $11,855

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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 Smith Electrochemical Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Smith Electrochemical Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Smith Electrochemical Company have? ▼
The Smith Electrochemical Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,850.
How many OSHA inspections has The Smith Electrochemical Company had? ▼
The Smith Electrochemical Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-02 and the most recent on 2012-11-15. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Smith Electrochemical Company? ▼
The Smith Electrochemical Company has been assessed $11,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,390 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does The Smith Electrochemical Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Smith Electrochemical Company has 11 serious violations, and 2 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 Smith Electrochemical Company operate in? ▼
The Smith Electrochemical Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Smith Electrochemical Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Smith Electrochemical Company ranks #30,370 (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 Smith Electrochemical Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Smith Electrochemical Company's total OSHA penalty of $11,850 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, Able Metal Fabricators, INC. in Charlotte, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,850 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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