Manufacturing · Philadelphia, PA

Cardone Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cardone Industries, INC. ranks #5,018 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious
$50,729
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#5,018
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cardone Industries, INC. in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,729. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Cardone Industries, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,018 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Southern Milling & Lumber, INC. in Lakeland, FL is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $50,740 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#5,018
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cardone Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cardone Industries, INC. runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$50,729 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Cardone Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOMPANOOSUC MILLS CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17BUTLER TRAILER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MT. EATON PALLET, LTD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19BEYEL BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FAURECIA EMISSIONS C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14U.S. ORDNANCE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MORGAN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3DUGGAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23INNOVATIVE INJECTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LANE ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15AMGRAPH PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7EXECUTIVE WOODWORKS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SHULTZ STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8APPALACHIAN PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12RUSKEN PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BEST MAID PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7D. D. BEAN & SONS CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Cardone Industries, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14
Cardone Industries, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Cardone Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Cardone Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,568 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($50,729 assessed).

How Cardone Industries, INC. Compares

Cardone Industries, INC.'s 3.50 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-02-18

Last Inspection

2017-03-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,682

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $12,682 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.1% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$101,273

Current Penalty Amount

$50,729

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $50,544 from the initial assessment of $101,273. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Cardone Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $50,729 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,682 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Cardone Industries, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Cardone Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Cardone Industries, INC. have?
Cardone Industries, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,729.
How many OSHA inspections has Cardone Industries, INC. had?
Cardone Industries, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-18 and the most recent on 2017-03-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cardone Industries, INC.?
Cardone Industries, INC. has been assessed $50,729 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $101,273 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Cardone Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Cardone Industries, INC. has 9 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 Cardone Industries, INC. operate in?
Cardone Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cardone Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cardone Industries, INC. ranks #5,018 (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 Cardone Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Cardone Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,729 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Milling & Lumber, INC. in Lakeland, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,740 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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