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CLEVELAND, OH — OSHA Enforcement

Workplace safety enforcement data for 5,225 inspected facilities in CLEVELAND.

5,225
Facilities
$15.3M
Total Penalties
$2.9K
Avg Penalty
38,915
Citations

CLEVELAND, Ohio has 5225 OSHA-inspected facilities with cumulative penalties totaling $15.3M. The city's average penalty of $2,928.46 is below the Ohio state average of $3,818.37. Federal investigators have documented 38915 total citations across facilities in CLEVELAND.

Analyst Commentary

OSHA enforcement data for Cleveland, Ohio, reveals a substantial regulatory footprint, with 5,225 facilities inspected and a staggering 38,915 total citations issued. This high volume of citations relative to the number of inspections suggests that investigators frequently identify multiple non-compliance points per visit, indicating a rigorous oversight environment. Given Cleveland’s historical economic reliance on heavy manufacturing, steel production, and its burgeoning healthcare and construction sectors, these violations likely stem from machinery safeguarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and respiratory protection standards. With cumulative penalties reaching $15,301,199 and an average penalty of $2,9

Top Enforcement Actions in CLEVELAND

About OSHA Enforcement in CLEVELAND, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio, presents a significant landscape for OSHA enforcement, with 5225 facilities under scrutiny, reflecting the city's diverse industrial and commercial base. Total penalties in Cleveland have reached over $15.3 million, indicating substantial regulatory activity and a clear message to local businesses regarding the financial consequences of non-compliance. This figure underscores OSHA's commitment to worker safety and the potential liabilities companies face when failing to meet federal standards. GREAT LAKES TANK & VESSEL LLC stands out as a top employer, notable likely due to the nature of their operations, which often involve high-risk activities demanding stringent safety protocols. The most common violation observed is 29 CFR 1910.212, which pertains to machine guarding requirements. In simple terms, this means employers frequently fail to provide adequate safeguards for machinery parts that could injure workers, such as rotating parts, flying chips, or sparks. This data is critical for both Cleveland's employers, who can leverage it to proactively address common hazards and avoid penalties, and for workers, who gain insight into prevalent workplace risks and their rights to a safe environment.

#FacilityPenaltiesCitations
1 GREAT LAKES TANK & VESSEL LLC $1.6M 46
2 MASTER METALS INC $265.7K 173
3 MICELI DAIRY PRODUCTS CO. $258.8K 52
4 QUALITY STAMPING PRODUCTS CO. $227.4K 114
5 MARBLE BUILDER DIRECT INTERNATIONAL, INC. $222.5K 55
6 PRECISION PRODUCTION $170.0K 21
7 LTV STEEL CO. $165.0K 102
8 COOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE $116.3K 7
9 U.S. COTTON LLC $110.4K 25
10 VICTORY WHITE METAL CO. $104.9K 116
11 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION $102.0K 6
12 G&S METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. $98.4K 16
13 LEGEND TUBE AND METAL SALES INC. $92.0K 22
14 SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC. $91.4K 47
15 METAL FABRICATING CORP $81.9K 108
16 GLASTIC CORP. $76.1K 50
17 LJ TOOL SPECIALTIES, INC. $74.5K 31
18 OHIO BLOW PIPE COMPANY $74.5K 30
19 CB RICHARD ELLIS INC. $70.0K 14
20 MEGAS BEAUTY CARE, INC. $69.6K 40

Industry Breakdown — CLEVELAND

Sector 00
$5.4M
Manufacturing
$3.4M
Construction
$2.1M
Administrative Services
$1.8M
Manufacturing
$1.1M
Wholesale Trade
$322.7K
Manufacturing
$281.1K
Transportation
$190.7K

Other Cities in Ohio

COLUMBUS5,886 facilities · $21.6M CINCINNATI6,592 facilities · $19.9M TOLEDO3,413 facilities · $8.3M DAYTON2,173 facilities · $6.6M CANTON1,268 facilities · $6.0M AKRON1,954 facilities · $5.8M MIDDLETOWN461 facilities · $5.1M OREGON301 facilities · $4.9M BELPRE72 facilities · $3.3M DELAWARE434 facilities · $3.3M

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