Manufacturing · Reading, PA

Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. ranks #3,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$63,510
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#3,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. in Reading, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $63,510. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,612 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Woodgrain Millwork, INC. in Montevallo, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $63,516 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#3,612
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. runs well above peers (4.0x 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

$63,510 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($63,510) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $63,510 $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 Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIGNETICS OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RAMA FOODS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31RMH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20METALLIZED CARBON CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TEMPEL HOLDINGS, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LUDELL MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SPECIAL METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN HOSE & HYDR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26MAX HOME, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9STANDARD CONCRETE PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER CITY ALUMINUM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERN PLATING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42TH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT'S FENCING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PIPER INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20THE BRIAR HILL STONE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SMYRNA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Cambridge-Lee Indust…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. sits at penalty rank #1,866 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($63,510 assessed).

How Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. Compares

Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.'s 2.00 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 well above peers (4.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-03-23

Last Inspection

2024-04-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,878

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $15,878 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$93,555

Current Penalty Amount

$63,510

Penalty Reduction

32.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,045 from the initial assessment of $93,555. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $63,510 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,878 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($63,510 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. have?
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $63,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. had?
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-23 and the most recent on 2024-04-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.?
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. has been assessed $63,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,555 (a 32.1% reduction).
Does Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. operate in?
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC. ranks #3,612 (the top 5% 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 Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $63,510 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Woodgrain Millwork, INC. in Montevallo, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $63,516 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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