Establishment profile
ROTEK INC.
1400 S. CHILLICOTHE ROAD, AURORA, OH, 44202
332991 — Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing
Summary
ROTEK INC. has accumulated 48 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 46 years of recorded history, with $47,045 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 494 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 98th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ROTEK INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
69% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 26 citations in this view · $45,370 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 3 | 3 | $1,100 | Aug 1988 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 2 | 2 | $7,190 | Dec 2005 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | Sep 1993 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,938 | Aug 1993 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 2 | 2 | $280 | Nov 1988 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 II D | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 III | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H04 | 1 | 1 | $1,488 | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 IV | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | $900 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N01 | 1 | 1 | $825 | Jun 1998 | Jun 1998 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3329 within OH. Peer group: 494 employers. This establishment has 48 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ROTEK INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for ROTEK INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2016 | Cylinder,Face,Pressure Piping,Pressure Vessel,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for ROTEK INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ROTEK INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OH — for ROTEK INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other ROTEK INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 10 cases · 9 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-RD-123738 | Representation election | Mar 2014 | Nov 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-122169 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2014 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-115287 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2013 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-106672 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2013 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-105106 | Unfair labor practice | May 2013 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-099704 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2013 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-098231 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Oct 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-095955 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-067646 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-063391 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for ROTEK INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROTEK INC 1400 S. CHILLICOTHE RD. · AURORA, OH, 44202 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Jul 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ROTEK INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-03 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 4 | 2 | $19,000 | |
| 2013-03-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-07-26 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $6,900 | |
| 2005-12-16 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $4,165 | |
| 2005-08-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-05-27 | Complaint | 11 | 9 | $8,800 | |
| 1994-03-10 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-08-17 | Complaint | 10 | 4 | $1,300 | |
| 1993-07-28 | Referral | 8 | 8 | $6,600 | |
| 1988-09-20 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $280 | |
| 1988-08-18 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-08-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-03-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in ball and roller bearing manufacturing within OH, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- THK MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA, INC.HEBRON — 3 federal enforcement records
- TIMKEN COMPANYBUCYRUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE TIMKEN COMPANYBUCYRUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- TIMKEN COCANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- BUNTING BEARINGS, LLCMANSFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- TIMKEN COMPANYNEW PHILADELPHIA — 2 federal enforcement records
- DELPHI ENERGY & CHASSIS SYSTEMSSANDUSKY — 1 federal enforcement record
- MILLER BEARING CO. INCKENT — 1 federal enforcement record
- HAMILTON CASTER & MFG. COMPANYHAMILTON — 1 federal enforcement record
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- Ball and Roller Bearing ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ROTEK INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is ROTEK INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- ROTEK INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 48 violations and $47,045 in total penalties.
- How does ROTEK INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- ROTEK INC. operates in the ball and roller bearing manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
- Has ROTEK INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ROTEK INC..