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Manufacturing · Canton, OH

Union Metal Industries Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Union Metal Industries Corporation ranks #6,862 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$40,580
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,862
of 99,447 penalized employers

Union Metal Industries Corporation in Canton, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,580. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Union Metal Industries Corporation 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,862 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Darling Ingredients INC. in Berlin, WI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $40,588 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#6,862
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Union Metal Industries Corporation runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,580 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Union Metal Industries Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM CONTAINER SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45R. STRESAU LABORATOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42FBS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ZARO BAKE SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHROME HEARTS FACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TURMAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29GROWMARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TOPY PRECISION MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE ZIEGENFELDER COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SIEGFRIED USA, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ARCADIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24ADM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3L & H PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METALSA STRUCTURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8METALWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TRACKER MARINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Union Metal Industri…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Union Metal Industries Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Union Metal Industries Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Union Metal Industries Corporation sits at penalty rank #3,454 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,580 assessed).

How Union Metal Industries Corporation Compares

Union Metal Industries Corporation's 3.33 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-10-14

Last Inspection

2023-08-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,527

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $13,527 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$59,893

Current Penalty Amount

$40,580

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,313 from the initial assessment of $59,893. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Union Metal Industries Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Union Metal Industries Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $40,580 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,527 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Union Metal Industries Corporation, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,580 here).

HC Retail LLC $40,580 HI The Fishing Company of Alaska INC $40,580 AK Darling Ingredients INC. $40,588 WI Laser Specialties INC. $40,589 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Container Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Milton, PA R. Stresau Laboratory, INC. 3 insp. Spooner, WI FBS Manufacturing CORP. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Zaro Bake Shop, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

HC Retail LLC
Honolulu, HI
4 inspections $40,580
The Fishing Company of Alaska INC
Dutch Harbor, AK
6 inspections $40,580
Martinez Fashion
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Darling Ingredients INC.
Berlin, WI
3 inspections $40,588
Laser Specialties INC.
Tulsa, OK
5 inspections $40,589

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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 Union Metal Industries Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Union Metal Industries Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Union Metal Industries Corporation have? ▼
Union Metal Industries Corporation has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,580.
How many OSHA inspections has Union Metal Industries Corporation had? ▼
Union Metal Industries Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-10-14 and the most recent on 2023-08-08. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Union Metal Industries Corporation? ▼
Union Metal Industries Corporation has been assessed $40,580 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,893 (a 32.2% reduction).
Does Union Metal Industries Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Union Metal Industries Corporation has 8 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 Union Metal Industries Corporation operate in? ▼
Union Metal Industries Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Union Metal Industries Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Union Metal Industries Corporation ranks #6,862 (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 Union Metal Industries Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Union Metal Industries Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $40,580 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Darling Ingredients INC. in Berlin, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,588 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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