Manufacturing · Salem, VA

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC ranks #148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 94 violations across 28 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$392,447
OSHA penalties: 94
Violations cited: 28
OSHA inspections: #148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC in Salem, VA has been the subject of 28 OSHA workplace inspections and 94 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $392,447. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC 28 times over 11 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 94 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 73 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 far above peers (10.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, E.I. Dupont DE Nemours & CO., INC. in LA Porte, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $397,112 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection: 77.7%
of violations were serious: #148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 94 violations across 28 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$392,447
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC runs far above peers (24.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$392,447 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC.

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC has 28 OSHA inspections on record and 94 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.

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC is the #91 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($392,447).

How Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC Compares

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC's 3.36 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 far above peers (24.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-10-16

Last Inspection

2025-10-02

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,016

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 28 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $14,016 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

77.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

6.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$688,851

Current Penalty Amount

$392,447

Penalty Reduction

43.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $296,404 from the initial assessment of $688,851. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	28	2.6
Violations	94	8.0
Total Penalty	$392,447	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$14,016	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($392,447 here).

Alfa Laval INC. $389,900 OK JSL Foods, INC. $389,830 CA E.I. Dupont DE Nemours & CO., INC. $397,112 TX BCP Ingredients, INC. $385,665 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (28 inspections here).

LG Energy Solution Michigan INC 28 insp. Holland, MI Esco Marine, INC. 28 insp. Brownsville, TX Swift Beef Company 28 insp. Greeley, CO Martinez Refining Company LLC 27 insp. Martinez, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alfa Laval INC.

Broken Arrow, OK

7 inspections $389,900

JSL Foods, INC.

Los Angeles, CA

4 inspections $389,830

E.I. Dupont DE Nemours & CO., INC.

LA Porte, TX

3 inspections $397,112

DrillMec

Houston, TX

0 inspections $0

BCP Ingredients, INC.

Verona, MO

7 inspections $385,665

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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 Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 94 violations across 28 inspections, including 73 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 Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC have? ▼

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC has 94 OSHA violations on record, including 73 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $392,447.

How many OSHA inspections has Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC had? ▼

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC has had 28 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-16 and the most recent on 2025-10-02. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC? ▼

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC has been assessed $392,447 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $688,851 (a 43.0% reduction).

Does Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC has 73 serious violations, and 6 repeat 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 Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC operate in? ▼

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC ranks #148 (the top 1% 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 Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $392,447 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (24.9x the average). The employer has 28 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, E.I. Dupont DE Nemours & CO., INC. in LA Porte, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $397,112 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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