Manufacturing · Norfolk, NY

Brian Leonard

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brian Leonard ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$6,800
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#46,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brian Leonard in Norfolk, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Brian Leonard: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Norampac NYC INC. in Maspeth, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,800 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
#46,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Brian Leonard compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Brian Leonard runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,800 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Brian Leonard.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDICKINSON FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43THE BELLEVUE MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31DELSTAR TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14PACTIVEVERGREEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CATALINA CYLINDERS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15LATROBE SPECIALTY ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND CARGO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18LEE BRASS FOUNDRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8KATAHDIN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NOBLE BIOMATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5RIVERDALE MILLS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16J.J. KENNEDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ALLEGHENY WOOD WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ORLEANS CASKET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ALUDYNE US LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN RADIONIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14IFS COATINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MEGAWALL CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25BIG RAPIDS PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18BIG B MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Brian Leonard, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28
Brian Leonard has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Brian Leonard in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Brian Leonard is the #20,107 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,800).

How Brian Leonard Compares

Brian Leonard's 7.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-06-17

Last Inspection

2014-10-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$24,800

Current Penalty Amount

$6,800

Penalty Reduction

72.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,000 from the initial assessment of $24,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Brian Leonard compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brian Leonard Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $6,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,700 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brian Leonard, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,800 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brian Leonard safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Brian Leonard's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 4 inspections, including 26 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 Brian Leonard have?
Brian Leonard has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Brian Leonard had?
Brian Leonard has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-17 and the most recent on 2014-10-21. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brian Leonard?
Brian Leonard has been assessed $6,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,800 (a 72.6% reduction).
Does Brian Leonard have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Brian Leonard has 26 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 Brian Leonard operate in?
Brian Leonard operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brian Leonard rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brian Leonard ranks #46,647 (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 Brian Leonard's safety record compare to industry average?
Brian Leonard's total OSHA penalty of $6,800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Norampac NYC INC. in Maspeth, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,800 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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