Establishment profile
WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS
2707 TRACY RD., NORTHWOOD, OH, 43619
332813 — Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Summary
WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $13,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 79th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 332 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 67th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3328 within OH. Peer group: 332 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. 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 WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2007 | BURN,SODIUM HYDROXIDE,SLIP,WALK PLATFORM,PHOSPHORIC ACID,DIP TANK,ARM,HAND | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-30 | Referral | 5 | 3 | $3,400 | |
| 2007-05-02 | Complaint | 12 | 12 | $9,400 | |
| 2005-04-22 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $350 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring within OH, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AMAC ENTERPRISES, INC.PARMA — 3 federal enforcement records
- CLEVELAND PLATING, LLCCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- OHIO ANODIZING COMPANY, INC.COLUMBUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- METOKOTE CORPORATIONHUBER HEIGHTS — 2 federal enforcement records
- PARKER RUST-PROOF OF CLEVELANDCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- HALE PERFORMANCE COATINGS, INC.TOLEDO — 2 federal enforcement records
- MIAMI VALLEY POLISHING L.L.C.PIQUA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ELYRIA PLATING CORP.ELYRIA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ACME SURFACE DYNAMICS, INC.ALLIANCE — 2 federal enforcement records
- BAZETTA STEEL PROCESSING, LLCLAKEWOOD — 2 federal enforcement records
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS 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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Frequently asked
- What is WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS's OSHA violation history?
- WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $13,150 in total penalties.
- How does WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS's safety record compare to its industry?
- WHITAKER SURFACE SYSTEMS operates in the electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.