OSHA has inspected Valgroup, LLC once in Ohio.
The inspection began on Dec 21, 2023 on a referral, in Findlay.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $16,131 and now stand at $7,500, 54% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Valgroup, LLC averages $7,500 (1 cited inspection).
Valgroup, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company3441 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840 · Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $16,131 | $7,500 | Feb 26, 2024 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Findlay site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 160 workers: 3.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valgroup USA Findlay · 2025 | 160 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Valgroup LLC Findlay · 2024 | 161 | 4 | 0 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Valgroup, LLC Findlay · 2022 | 150 | 4 | 0 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Valfilm, LLC Findlay · 2021 | 158 | 6 | 0 | 4.2 | 2.6 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.