Pentaflex Safety Record

Springfield, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/03/2018

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Pentaflex in Springfield, Ohio has 69 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 40 classified as serious and $51,940 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2018.

Pentaflex in Springfield, 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 Pentaflex 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.

40 of the 69 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.

5.3 Pentaflex violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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69 Violations
13 Inspections
40 Serious
$51,940 Penalties
Serious?
40 ($22,562)
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($975)
Repeat?
3 ($2,403)
Willful?
2 ($26,000)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1985
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (18 total) since 1985
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1985
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 69 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $121,179 in penalties for Pentaflex, later reduced to $51,940 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
18 citations $13,629
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $28,441
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $725
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $1,500
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $500

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/03/2018 Referral? Springfield, OH 1 $3,500
09/03/2008 Planned? Springfield, OH 9 $3,625
09/03/2008 Planned? Springfield, OH 11 $4,375
12/02/2005 Planned? Springfield, OH 2 $2,000
07/11/2001 Planned? Springfield, OH 0 $0
08/19/1993 Complaint? Springfield, OH 4 $2,300
06/22/1992 Complaint? Springfield, OH 10 $25,000
06/29/1988 Complaint? Springfield, OH 12 $10,000
12/10/1987 Complaint? Springfield, OH 1 $280
06/12/1986 Follow-Up? Springfield, OH 0 $0
07/17/1985 Planned? Springfield, OH 17 $620
03/26/1982 Planned? Springfield, OH 2 $240
06/14/1976 Follow-Up? Springfield, OH 0 $0

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