Dover Chemical Safety Record

Dover, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/02/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Dover Chemical in Dover, Ohio has 120 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 97 classified as serious and $573,411 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2025.

Dover Chemical in Dover, 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 Dover Chemical 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.

97 of the 120 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $573,411 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

6.7 Dover Chemical violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$13,024 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 120 violations, $573,411 in penalties across 18 inspections
120 Total Violations
18 Total Inspections
97 Total Serious
$573,411 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($7,597)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($5,427)
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (68 total) since 2011
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1972
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1972
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1972
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 117 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $670,336 in penalties for Dover Chemical, later reduced to $573,411 — a 14% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
68 citations $462,850
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,800
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $21,050
1910.0020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $7,897

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Dover Chemical in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/02/2025 Complaint? Dover, OH 3 $13,024
07/28/2022 Referral? Dover, OH 0 $0
05/21/2019 Referral? Dover, OH 0 $0
08/19/2015 Follow-Up? Dover, OH 2 $14,850
09/10/2014 Monitoring? Dover, OH 0 $0
08/01/2012 Referral? Dover, OH 1 $5,500
07/26/2012 Monitoring? Dover, OH 0 $0
05/29/2012 Referral? Dover, OH 76 $508,500
11/04/2011 Referral? Dover, OH 5 $21,000
01/15/2009 Complaint? Dover, OH 0 $0
05/29/2008 Complaint? Dover, OH 2 $1,382
07/18/1996 Planned? Dover, OH 1 $2,250
04/22/1992 Follow-Up? Dover, OH 1 $3,200
10/04/1989 Referral? Dover, OH 16 $3,480
09/24/1986 Complaint? Dover, OH 0 $0
04/03/1973 Planned? Dover, OH 0 $0
03/02/1973 Follow-Up? Dover, OH 0 $0
11/10/1972 Planned? Dover, OH 13 $225

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