Manufacturing · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward Casting Foundry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Broward Casting Foundry, INC. ranks #23,481 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$15,366
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#23,481
of 99,447 penalized employers

Broward Casting Foundry, INC. in Fort Lauderdale, FL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,366. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Broward Casting Foundry, INC. 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,481 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Spraytek INC in Ferndale, MI is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $15,365 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#23,481
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Broward Casting Foundry, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Broward Casting Foundry, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,366 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Broward Casting Foundry, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedADVANCED FOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 38SUMMIT STEEL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21KING KUTTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHLAND TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20SHEARER'S SNACKS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MINNOTTE MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24NEW ENGLAND PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18KISMET RUBBER PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MILLARD LUMBER INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13JOHNS MANVILLE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RADIENZ LIVING CHICA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10PREMIER ORGANICS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18NATIONAL MATERIAL PR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7COAST PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BARILLA AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALPHA WELDING & BOAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7FARZATI MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FLORACRAFT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9Broward Casting Foun…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Broward Casting Foundry, INC. has 5 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.

Broward Casting Foundry, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Broward Casting Foundry, INC. sits at penalty rank #11,138 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,366 assessed).

How Broward Casting Foundry, INC. Compares

Broward Casting Foundry, INC.'s 1.20 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 (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-01-21

Last Inspection

2017-01-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,073

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $3,073 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$25,351

Current Penalty Amount

$15,366

Penalty Reduction

39.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,985 from the initial assessment of $25,351. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Broward Casting Foundry, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Broward Casting Foundry, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $15,366 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,073 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Broward Casting Foundry, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,366 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broward Casting Foundry, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Broward Casting Foundry, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 Broward Casting Foundry, INC. have?
Broward Casting Foundry, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,366.
How many OSHA inspections has Broward Casting Foundry, INC. had?
Broward Casting Foundry, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-21 and the most recent on 2017-01-23. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Broward Casting Foundry, INC.?
Broward Casting Foundry, INC. has been assessed $15,366 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,351 (a 39.4% reduction).
Does Broward Casting Foundry, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Broward Casting Foundry, INC. has 4 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 Broward Casting Foundry, INC. operate in?
Broward Casting Foundry, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331524). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Broward Casting Foundry, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Broward Casting Foundry, INC. ranks #23,481 (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 Broward Casting Foundry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Broward Casting Foundry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,366 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spraytek INC in Ferndale, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,365 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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