Manufacturing · Tiffin, OH

Webster Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Webster Industries, INC. ranks #6,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty92% serious
$40,435
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#6,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Webster Industries, INC. in Tiffin, OH has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,435. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Webster Industries, INC. 7 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Igloo Products Corporation in Katy, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $40,434 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#6,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Webster Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Webster Industries, INC. 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

$40,435 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 Webster Industries, INC..

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Webster Industries, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Webster Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Webster Industries, INC. ranks #3,476 at $40,435 current penalty.

How Webster Industries, INC. Compares

Webster Industries, INC.'s 1.71 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

7

First Inspection

2011-10-31

Last Inspection

2025-03-13

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,776

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $5,776 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$87,819

Current Penalty Amount

$40,435

Penalty Reduction

54.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,384 from the initial assessment of $87,819. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Webster Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Webster Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $40,435 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,776 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Webster Industries, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Webster Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 7 inspections, including 11 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 Webster Industries, INC. have?
Webster Industries, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,435.
How many OSHA inspections has Webster Industries, INC. had?
Webster Industries, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-31 and the most recent on 2025-03-13. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Webster Industries, INC.?
Webster Industries, INC. has been assessed $40,435 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $87,819 (a 54.0% reduction).
Does Webster Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Webster Industries, INC. has 11 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 Webster Industries, INC. operate in?
Webster Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Webster Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Webster Industries, INC. ranks #6,898 (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 Webster Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Webster Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,435 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Igloo Products Corporation in Katy, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,434 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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