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Manufacturing · Brookville, PA

BWP Hardwoods, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BWP Hardwoods, INC. ranks #15,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$22,100
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

BWP Hardwoods, INC. in Brookville, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BWP Hardwoods, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Panacea Products Corporation in Columbus, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $22,100 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#15,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BWP Hardwoods, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BWP Hardwoods, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,100 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BWP Hardwoods, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.112.52333.443.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARLA'S PASTA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34OBERDORFER, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42AJLS ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NORTHEAST AGRICULTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MINI MELTS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31DURA STRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHAEFFLER AEROSPACE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRIMEX FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ITT GOULDS PUMPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALPINE WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EAGLE WINGS INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MIDWEST RAILCAR REPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12V&V SUPREMO FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CROSBY GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALLAN INDUSTRIAL COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GENESIS MILLWORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON DELI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TESSY PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WATERSHED FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22BWP Hardwoods, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
BWP Hardwoods, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

BWP Hardwoods, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, BWP Hardwoods, INC. sits at penalty rank #7,593 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($22,100 assessed).

How BWP Hardwoods, INC. Compares

BWP Hardwoods, INC.'s 5.67 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-02-05

Last Inspection

2015-11-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,367

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $7,367 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% 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

$33,740

Current Penalty Amount

$22,100

Penalty Reduction

34.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,640 from the initial assessment of $33,740. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric BWP Hardwoods, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $22,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,367 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,100 here).

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation $22,100 NY Panacea Products Corporation $22,100 OH Concord Tool & Manufacturing INC $22,100 MI Telsmith, INC. $22,100 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Carla's Pasta, INC. 3 insp. South Windsor, CT Oberdorfer, L.L.C. 3 insp. Syracuse, NY Ajls Enterprises INC. 3 insp. Madison, WI Northeast Agricultural Sales, INC. 3 insp. Detroit, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation
Clarence, NY
2 inspections $22,100
Panacea Products Corporation
Columbus, OH
4 inspections $22,100
Concord Tool & Manufacturing INC
Mount Clemens, MI
3 inspections $22,100
Telsmith, INC.
Mequon, WI
5 inspections $22,100
Structural Steel Services
Meridian, MS
2 inspections $22,100

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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 BWP Hardwoods, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, BWP Hardwoods, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 BWP Hardwoods, INC. have? ▼
BWP Hardwoods, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,100.
How many OSHA inspections has BWP Hardwoods, INC. had? ▼
BWP Hardwoods, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-05 and the most recent on 2015-11-25. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BWP Hardwoods, INC.? ▼
BWP Hardwoods, INC. has been assessed $22,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,740 (a 34.5% reduction).
Does BWP Hardwoods, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. BWP Hardwoods, INC. has 15 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 BWP Hardwoods, INC. operate in? ▼
BWP Hardwoods, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BWP Hardwoods, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BWP Hardwoods, INC. ranks #15,580 (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 BWP Hardwoods, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
BWP Hardwoods, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Panacea Products Corporation in Columbus, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,100 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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