Union Metal Safety Record

Canton, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 10/14/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Union Metal in Canton, Ohio has 98 workplace safety violations across 20 inspections, with 52 classified as serious and $70,347 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2021.

Union Metal in Canton, 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 Union Metal 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.

52 of the 98 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.

4.9 Union Metal violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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98 Violations
20 Inspections
52 Serious
$70,347 Penalties
Serious?
52 ($67,347)
Other-than-Serious?
46 ($3,000)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (9 total) since 1988
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1988
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1988
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2000
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 98 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $127,849 in penalties for Union Metal, later reduced to $70,347 — a 45% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
9 citations $3,560
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
9 citations $8,350
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $12,700
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $775
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $27,625

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Union Metal in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/14/2021 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
01/23/2020 Referral? Canton, OH 4 $31,577
12/15/2017 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $1,500
03/01/2016 Referral? Canton, OH 1 $1,500
02/20/2009 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
05/17/2007 Complaint? Canton, OH 1 $1,500
05/25/2004 Planned? Canton, OH 13 $6,250
02/06/2004 Planned? Canton, OH 0 $0
03/19/2003 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
10/03/2002 Complaint? Canton, OH 14 $8,500
10/23/2001 Accident? Canton, OH 2 $4,750
08/23/2001 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
03/09/2001 Complaint? Canton, OH 21 $4,800
02/22/2001 Complaint? Canton, OH 0 $0
06/13/2000 Complaint? Canton, OH 5 $4,725
01/25/2000 Complaint? Canton, OH 8 $2,665
09/24/1998 Planned? Canton, OH 0 $0
08/11/1997 Planned? Canton, OH 0 $0
10/14/1988 Follow-Up? Canton, OH 0 $0
05/04/1988 Planned? Canton, OH 28 $2,580

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