American Showa Safety Record

Sunbury, OH · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 02/21/2018

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Showa in Sunbury, Ohio has 42 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $72,204 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2018.

American Showa in Sunbury, Ohio has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places American Showa among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

29 of the 42 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Ohio workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.2 American Showa violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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42 Violations
10 Inspections
29 Serious
$72,204 Penalties
Serious?
29 ($51,393)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($4,311)
Repeat?
1 ($16,500)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2002
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1997
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1997
1904.0029 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 42 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $109,603 in penalties for American Showa, later reduced to $72,204 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $892
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $6,962
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $19,102
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $5,967
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $23,545

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Showa in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/21/2018 Referral? Sunbury, OH 3 $18,108
11/09/2012 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 2 $17,061
10/02/2003 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 1 $3,000
05/15/2003 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 7 $2,380
03/05/2002 Planned? Sunbury, OH 19 $29,085
11/01/2000 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 1 $750
02/02/1999 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 1 $0
10/28/1998 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 1 $0
07/17/1997 Planned? Sunbury, OH 6 $1,820
12/07/1995 Complaint? Sunbury, OH 1 $0

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