Manufacturing · Zelienople, PA

BNZ Materials, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BNZ Materials, INC. ranks #32,974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$10,775
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,974
of 99,447 penalized employers

BNZ Materials, INC. in Zelienople, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,775. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BNZ Materials, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,974 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lodge Manufacturing Company in South Pittsburg, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,775 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#32,974
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BNZ Materials, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BNZ Materials, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$10,775 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is BNZ Materials, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SOFIDEL AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIS BOAT WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12QUVA PHARMA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUARTZ AND STONE CRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARTIN SPROCKET & GE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HOLLOWELL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27IPSEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL TIRE NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPHIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HITACHI ABB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METRO SHEET METAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GENERAL SHALE BRICK,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMMIT CUSTOM SPRAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONFLUENCE HOLDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CARLYLE COCOA CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GILMAN BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BNZ Materials, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
BNZ Materials, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

BNZ Materials, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: BNZ Materials, INC. is the #14,998 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,775).

How BNZ Materials, INC. Compares

BNZ Materials, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-07

Last Inspection

2023-09-20

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,388

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,388 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$16,163

Current Penalty Amount

$10,775

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,388 from the initial assessment of $16,163. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How BNZ Materials, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BNZ Materials, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $10,775 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,388 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BNZ Materials, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BNZ Materials, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, BNZ Materials, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does BNZ Materials, INC. have?
BNZ Materials, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,775.
How many OSHA inspections has BNZ Materials, INC. had?
BNZ Materials, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-07 and the most recent on 2023-09-20. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BNZ Materials, INC.?
BNZ Materials, INC. has been assessed $10,775 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,163 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does BNZ Materials, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. BNZ Materials, INC. has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does BNZ Materials, INC. operate in?
BNZ Materials, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BNZ Materials, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BNZ Materials, INC. ranks #32,974 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does BNZ Materials, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
BNZ Materials, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,775 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lodge Manufacturing Company in South Pittsburg, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,775 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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