This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Empire Wood Products Safety Record

Akron, OH

F

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

Last inspected 02/02/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Empire Wood Products in Akron, Ohio has 91 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 50 classified as serious and $33,786 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 1993.

Empire Wood Products, located in Akron, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 91 violations on file, 50 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $33,786.

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.

91 Violations
7 Inspections
50 Serious
$33,786 Penalties
Serious?
50 ($11,166)
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($360)
Repeat?
17 ($22,260)
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (23 total) since 1988
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1988
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $62,490 in penalties for Empire Wood Products, later reduced to $33,786 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
23 citations $9,855
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
9 citations $4,100
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations $906
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
6 citations $3,890
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $633
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/02/1993 Follow-Up? Akron, OH 0 $0
08/08/1991 Complaint? Akron, OH 0 $0
07/23/1991 Complaint? Akron, OH 4 $6,960
07/10/1991 Complaint? Akron, OH 29 $19,440
06/02/1989 Referral? Akron, OH 11 $1,521
06/01/1989 Follow-Up? Akron, OH 23 $4,365
05/25/1988 Complaint? Akron, OH 24 $1,500

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