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Manufacturing · Beverly, OH

Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD ranks #7,137 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty89% serious
$39,525
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#7,137
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD in Beverly, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,137 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Voestalpine Precision Strip WI., INC in Pleasant Prairie, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $39,529 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
#7,137
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 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 Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$39,525 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0018.637.355.974.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJORGENSEN FORGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 71WATSON METAL MASTERS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 45CONTINUOUS CAST ALLO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ENERSYS ENERGY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GRIFFITHS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TRUSS TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22DOUGLAS MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20G.L. MEZZETTA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17U.S. CHROME CORP. OF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15DOONAN SPECIALIZED T…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7METAL-ERA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BROWNSVILLE MARINE P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11PRIME WHEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13BROWN INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10RADIAC ABRASIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PARKER PRODUCTS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3TPG PRESSURE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Waterford Tank & Fab…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19
Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD ranks #3,592 at $39,525 current penalty.

How Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD Compares

Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD's 4.75 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 (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2012-08-08

Last Inspection

2019-01-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,881

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $9,881 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$70,946

Current Penalty Amount

$39,525

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,421 from the initial assessment of $70,946. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $39,525 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,881 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,525 here).

CST Industries, INC. $39,523 KS Voestalpine Precision Strip WI., INC $39,529 WI Wise Foods, INC. $39,534 PA Design and Production Incorporated $39,510 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Jorgensen Forge 4 insp. Seattle, WA Watson Metal Masters 4 insp. Springfield, MO Cargill Meat Solutions 4 insp. Ottumwa, IA Continuous Cast Alloys, LLC 4 insp. Rochelle, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CST Industries, INC.
Parsons, KS
3 inspections $39,523
Voestalpine Precision Strip WI., INC
Pleasant Prairie, WI
4 inspections $39,529
Wise Foods, INC.
Berwick, PA
6 inspections $39,534
Design and Production Incorporated
Lorton, VA
3 inspections $39,510
Beyond Yoga
Culver City, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 17 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 Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD have? ▼
Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,525.
How many OSHA inspections has Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD had? ▼
Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-08 and the most recent on 2019-01-24. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD? ▼
Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD has been assessed $39,525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $70,946 (a 44.3% reduction).
Does Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD has 17 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 Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD operate in? ▼
Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD ranks #7,137 (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 Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Waterford Tank & Fabrication, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $39,525 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Voestalpine Precision Strip WI., INC in Pleasant Prairie, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $39,529 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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