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Braeburn Alloy Steel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Braeburn Alloy Steel ranks #39,323 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,645
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#39,323
of 99,447 penalized employers

Braeburn Alloy Steel in Lower Burrell, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,645. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Braeburn Alloy Steel 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,323 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Empire Industries, INC. in Manchester, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,646 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#39,323
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Braeburn Alloy Steel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Braeburn Alloy Steel runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,645 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Braeburn Alloy Steel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PRODUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LIBERTY COCA-COLA BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CLIMAX PAPERBOARD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18AUDION AUTOMATION LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE PULLMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KVK FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SUMMIT PLASTICS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Braeburn Alloy Steel, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Braeburn Alloy Steel has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Braeburn Alloy Steel in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Braeburn Alloy Steel is the #17,465 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,645).

How Braeburn Alloy Steel Compares

Braeburn Alloy Steel's 3.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-13

Last Inspection

2014-01-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,323

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $4,323 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$8,645

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,655 from the initial assessment of $13,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Braeburn Alloy Steel compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Braeburn Alloy Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $8,645 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,323 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Braeburn Alloy Steel, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,645 here).

The Braun Corporation $8,645 IN Lamitech, INC. $8,646 NJ Empire Industries, INC. $8,646 CT Island Marine, INC. $8,644 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Precision Production 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Braun Corporation
Winamac, IN
2 inspections $8,645
Empire Industries, INC.
Manchester, CT
2 inspections $8,646
Island Marine, INC.
Fajardo, PR
4 inspections $8,644
Technique Manufacturing INC
Hutchinson, KS
4 inspections $8,643
Nazareth Machine Works INC
Mount Bethel, PA
3 inspections $8,647

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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 Braeburn Alloy Steel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Braeburn Alloy Steel's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Braeburn Alloy Steel have? ▼
Braeburn Alloy Steel has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,645.
How many OSHA inspections has Braeburn Alloy Steel had? ▼
Braeburn Alloy Steel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-13 and the most recent on 2014-01-13. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Braeburn Alloy Steel? ▼
Braeburn Alloy Steel has been assessed $8,645 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,300 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Braeburn Alloy Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Braeburn Alloy Steel has 6 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 Braeburn Alloy Steel operate in? ▼
Braeburn Alloy Steel operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Braeburn Alloy Steel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Braeburn Alloy Steel ranks #39,323 (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 Braeburn Alloy Steel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Braeburn Alloy Steel's total OSHA penalty of $8,645 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, Empire Industries, INC. in Manchester, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,646 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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