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Wilson Sporting Goods CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wilson Sporting Goods CO. ranks #9,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$32,000
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wilson Sporting Goods CO. in Ada, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wilson Sporting Goods CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,672 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Young Industries Meltec Div in Seattle, WA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $32,000 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#9,672
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wilson Sporting Goods CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wilson Sporting Goods CO. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$32,000 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wilson Sporting Goods CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENSON'S OLD HOME KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27COMMODORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ST. ARMANDS BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NATURAL ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Wilson Sporting Good…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Wilson Sporting Goods CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Wilson Sporting Goods CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Wilson Sporting Goods CO. is the #4,799 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($32,000).

How Wilson Sporting Goods CO. Compares

Wilson Sporting Goods CO.'s 3.00 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-28

Last Inspection

2017-06-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $16,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$65,187

Current Penalty Amount

$32,000

Penalty Reduction

50.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,187 from the initial assessment of $65,187. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wilson Sporting Goods CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wilson Sporting Goods CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $32,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wilson Sporting Goods CO., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,000 here).

Falls Creek Powdered Metals, INC. $32,000 PA Young Industries Meltec Div $32,000 WA Nor-Ral, INC. $32,000 GA Sorrento Lactalis, INC. $32,000 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC 2 insp. Nazareth, PA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN Seneca Foods Corporation 2 insp. Ripon, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Falls Creek Powdered Metals, INC.
Brockway, PA
2 inspections $32,000
Young Industries Meltec Div
Seattle, WA
4 inspections $32,000
Nor-Ral, INC.
Canton, GA
3 inspections $32,000
Sorrento Lactalis, INC.
Nampa, ID
3 inspections $32,000
Kraft Foods Global, INC.
Madison, WI
3 inspections $32,000

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What to do with this record

Use Wilson Sporting Goods CO.'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 Wilson Sporting Goods CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wilson Sporting Goods CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Wilson Sporting Goods CO. have? ▼
Wilson Sporting Goods CO. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Wilson Sporting Goods CO. had? ▼
Wilson Sporting Goods CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-28 and the most recent on 2017-06-14. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wilson Sporting Goods CO.? ▼
Wilson Sporting Goods CO. has been assessed $32,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $65,187 (a 50.9% reduction).
Does Wilson Sporting Goods CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wilson Sporting Goods CO. has 4 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 Wilson Sporting Goods CO. operate in? ▼
Wilson Sporting Goods CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wilson Sporting Goods CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wilson Sporting Goods CO. ranks #9,672 (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 Wilson Sporting Goods CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wilson Sporting Goods CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Young Industries Meltec Div in Seattle, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,000 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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