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U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty78% serious
$5,000
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio in Dayton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #55,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, PPC INC in Canton, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#55,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,000 Top 44% most affordable more affordable than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G. D. ROBERTS & CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NYX, LINDEN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33U.S. Chrome Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio sits at penalty rank #22,977 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,000 assessed).

How U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio Compares

U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio's 4.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-09

Last Inspection

2012-11-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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

$12,240

Current Penalty Amount

$5,000

Penalty Reduction

59.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,240 from the initial assessment of $12,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $5,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,000 here).

Ren Investment Group, INC $5,000 CT Crown Casting Industries INC $5,000 SC Gam Enterprises INC. DBA Gam Gear, LLC $5,000 IL TK Pax, INC. $5,000 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, WI Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leed Fabrication Services, INC.
Brighton, CO
2 inspections $5,000
PPC INC
Canton, OH
3 inspections $5,000
Sure-Trac
Markle, IN
0 inspections $0
Mongiardo Studio Inc
Great Barrington, MA
0 inspections $0
MG Foods
Middletown, PA
3 inspections $5,000

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What to do with this record

Use U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio have? ▼
U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,000.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio had? ▼
U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-09 and the most recent on 2012-11-16. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio? ▼
U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio has been assessed $5,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,240 (a 59.2% reduction).
Does U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio has 7 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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio operate in? ▼
U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio 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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio ranks #55,488 (the lower 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 U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
U.S. Chrome Corporation of Ohio's total OSHA penalty of $5,000 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, PPC INC in Canton, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,000 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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