Bescast Safety Record

Willoughby, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/28/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bescast in Willoughby, Ohio has 41 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $5,772 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2021.

Bescast in Willoughby, Ohio has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Bescast 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.

16 of the 41 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.

3.7 Bescast violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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41 Violations
11 Inspections
16 Serious
$5,772 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
23 ($125)
Serious?
16 ($5,288)
Repeat?
2 ($360)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2000
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2000
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 41 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $11,060 in penalties for Bescast, later reduced to $5,772 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $750
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $30
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
4 citations $180
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $825
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $180

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Bescast in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/28/2021 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
07/22/2014 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 2 $360
03/15/2011 Planned? Willoughby, OH 3 $0
04/29/2002 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 10 $2,475
02/01/2000 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 13 $2,812
04/23/1986 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
04/23/1986 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
07/26/1985 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
08/09/1983 Planned? Willoughby, OH 1 $0
01/22/1974 Follow-Up? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
10/16/1973 Planned? Willoughby, OH 12 $125

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