This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

J. Horst Manufacturing Co Safety Record

Dalton, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 09/03/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, J. Horst Manufacturing Co in Dalton, Ohio has 19 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $8,775 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2008.

J. Horst Manufacturing Co, located in Dalton, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 19 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,775.

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.

19 Violations
2 Inspections
17 Serious
$8,775 Penalties
Serious?
17 ($8,775)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $15,750 in penalties for J. Horst Manufacturing Co, later reduced to $8,775 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.1200 Hazard Communication
1 citation $450
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/03/2008 Complaint? Dalton, OH 9 $5,400
05/21/1997 Accident? Dalton, OH 10 $3,375

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