This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Canton Drop Forging & MFG Safety Record

Canton, OH

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 04/28/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Canton Drop Forging & MFG in Canton, Ohio has 77 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 1 classified as serious and $3,120 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1983.

Canton Drop Forging & MFG, located in Canton, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 77 violations on file, 1 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,120.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

77 Violations
25 Inspections
1 Serious
$3,120 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
70 ($1,880)
Repeat?
6 ($820)
Serious?
1 ($420)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (25 total) since 1974
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1973
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $3,220 in penalties for Canton Drop Forging & MFG, later reduced to $3,120 — a 3% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
25 citations $1,620
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
8 citations $70
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $170
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
3 citations $110
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/28/1983 Planned? Canton, OH 7 $0
01/16/1980 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
08/09/1978 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
06/23/1978 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $0
02/28/1978 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $420
10/19/1977 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $0
03/04/1977 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
01/20/1977 Complaint? Canton, OH 2 $80
09/14/1976 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
03/02/1976 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
01/13/1976 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 1 $100
01/02/1976 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
01/02/1976 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $0
01/02/1976 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $30
01/02/1976 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
10/23/1975 Complaint? Canton, OH 26 $1,580
04/15/1975 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
03/13/1975 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
10/29/1974 Complaint? Canton, OH 25 $420
07/09/1974 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
05/15/1974 Complaint? Canton, OH 9 $445
09/28/1973 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
07/18/1973 Planned? Canton, OH 2 $45
03/16/1973 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
01/12/1973 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0

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