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Manufacturing · Whitehall, PA

Bridesburg Foundry Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bridesburg Foundry Company ranks #20,720 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty85% serious
$17,320
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,720
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bridesburg Foundry Company in Whitehall, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bridesburg Foundry Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,720 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Charter Aarrowcast in Shawano, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $17,317 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#20,720
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Bridesburg Foundry Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Bridesburg Foundry Company sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,320 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Bridesburg Foundry Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.160.390.4120.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAMUEL, SON & CO (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. MINERALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39REMINGTON ARMS CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115ALFAGOMMA AURORA TF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BECK ALUMINUM ALLOYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28CENTRAL VALLEY TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BALL, BOUNCE AND SPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BASF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METALLURGICAL PROCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41KISHWAUKEE FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CASA DAL MARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARAGON RIO GRANDE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HARRIS SPICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAGLEY HARDWOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFORM GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANGBEIN ENGELBRACHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DARIGOLD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORIGIN BJJ. LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHINA PACIFIC CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Bridesburg Foundry C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Bridesburg Foundry Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Bridesburg Foundry Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Bridesburg Foundry Company ranks #9,889 at $17,320 current penalty.

How Bridesburg Foundry Company Compares

Bridesburg Foundry Company's 10.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-09

Last Inspection

2017-09-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,660

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $8,660 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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

$32,432

Current Penalty Amount

$17,320

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,112 from the initial assessment of $32,432. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bridesburg Foundry Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Bridesburg Foundry Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $17,320 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,660 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bridesburg Foundry Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,320 here).

Design Wear, INC $17,320 NE The Evans Findings Company INC. $17,323 RI Charter Aarrowcast $17,317 WI DG3 North America INC. $17,325 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC. 2 insp. Lebanon, VA U.S. Minerals, L.L.C. 2 insp. Galveston, TX Remington Arms CO., INC. 2 insp. Ilion, NY Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC 2 insp. Batavia, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Design Wear, INC
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $17,320
Preferred Freezer
Elizabeth, NJ
0 inspections $0
Atlantic Fisheries
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
The Evans Findings Company INC.
East Providence, RI
4 inspections $17,323
Charter Aarrowcast
Shawano, WI
4 inspections $17,317

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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 Bridesburg Foundry Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Bridesburg Foundry Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Bridesburg Foundry Company have? ▼
Bridesburg Foundry Company has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,320.
How many OSHA inspections has Bridesburg Foundry Company had? ▼
Bridesburg Foundry Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-09 and the most recent on 2017-09-25. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Bridesburg Foundry Company? ▼
Bridesburg Foundry Company has been assessed $17,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,432 (a 46.6% reduction).
Does Bridesburg Foundry Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Bridesburg Foundry Company has 17 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 Bridesburg Foundry Company operate in? ▼
Bridesburg Foundry Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331525). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Bridesburg Foundry Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bridesburg Foundry Company ranks #20,720 (the top quarter 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 Bridesburg Foundry Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Bridesburg Foundry Company's total OSHA penalty of $17,320 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Charter Aarrowcast in Shawano, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,317 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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