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Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. ranks #84,942 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,126
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#84,942
of 99,447 penalized employers

Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. in Chicopee, MA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,126. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #84,942 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Royal Cabinet & Millwork in Greenville, SC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,125 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#84,942
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,126 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI STATE TIMBER SAW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57SCAPA NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TILCON NEW YORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BELLA ELEVATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GIVAUDAN FLAVORS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROMAXIMA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOLD IDEAS TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND PRO CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTLAKE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICHARDS-WILBERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LAKE ERIE SHIP REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KANEKA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKEBONO BRAKE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JCIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONTEREY SCULPTURE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Callaway Golf Ball O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. sits at penalty rank #31,987 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,126 assessed).

How Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. Compares

Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC.'s 0.50 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-02-14

Last Inspection

2025-07-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,608

Current Penalty Amount

$1,126

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $482 from the initial assessment of $1,608. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,126 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,126 here).

CJ Bio America $1,126 IA Jefferson Street Bakery $1,126 IA Glock, INC. $1,125 GA Bab-CO $1,125 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Tri State Timber Sawmill, LLC. 2 insp. Brashear, MO Scapa North America, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CT Tilcon New York INC. 2 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CJ Bio America
Fort Dodge, IA
3 inspections $1,126
Jefferson Street Bakery
Burlington, IA
2 inspections $1,126
Industrial Marine INC
Portland, OR
3 inspections $1,125
Connector Castings INC
Selmer, TN
2 inspections $1,125
Royal Cabinet & Millwork
Greenville, SC
2 inspections $1,125

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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 Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. have? ▼
Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,126.
How many OSHA inspections has Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. had? ▼
Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-14 and the most recent on 2025-07-09. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC.? ▼
Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. has been assessed $1,126 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,608 (a 30.0% reduction).
What industry does Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. operate in? ▼
Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC. ranks #84,942 (the lower 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 Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Callaway Golf Ball Operations, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,126 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, Royal Cabinet & Millwork in Greenville, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,125 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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