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Carpenter CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carpenter CO. ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty57% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carpenter CO. in Lakeland, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 8 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carpenter CO. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $28,839 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Enlight Group II LLC in Manitowoc, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $46,870 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers
$28,839
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $29K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($29K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Carpenter CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carpenter CO. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Carpenter CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGINEERED TEXTILE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANTON DROP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHARMASOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AACER ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INLINE PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL CARBONIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIPPERT COMPONENTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUMITOMO BAKELITE NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEY CELL INC. MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GHIRINGHELLI SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARIZON COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KERRY SWEET INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYFORM PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BECKMAN & GAST CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORISKANY MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Carpenter CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Carpenter CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Carpenter CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Carpenter CO. sits at penalty rank #9,451 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,000 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Carpenter CO. at rank #1,151 of 4,429 employers ($28,839 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $18,000 OSHA penalties plus $28,839 WHD back wages (61.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carpenter CO. Compares

Carpenter CO.'s 2.33 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-01

Last Inspection

2011-04-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $6,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

2

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

$33,940

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$46,839

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,940 from the initial assessment of $33,940. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$28,839
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
8
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$28,839
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$28,839

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Carpenter CO. owed $28,839 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 8 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Carpenter CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carpenter CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $18,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carpenter CO., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Lovin Oven LLC $18,000 CA Tekni-Plex, INC. $18,000 GA Bestmetal Corporation $18,000 IL H.J. Heinz Company $18,000 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Engineered Textile Products, INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA Canton Drop Forge 3 insp. Canton, OH Pharmasol Corporation 3 insp. South Easton, MA Aacer Acquisition, LLC 3 insp. Peshtigo, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

AL & John, INC.
West Caldwell, NJ
5 inspections $46,837
Enlight Group II LLC
Manitowoc, WI
4 inspections $46,870
Pegasus Home Fashion
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $46,875
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
4 inspections $46,876
Titan Modular Systems, INC.
Alma, GA
4 inspections $46,877

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What to do with this record

Use Carpenter CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carpenter CO. against AL & John, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Carpenter CO.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Carpenter CO. also carries $28,839 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Carpenter CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carpenter CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Carpenter CO. have? ▼
Carpenter CO. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Carpenter CO. had? ▼
Carpenter CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-01 and the most recent on 2011-04-15. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carpenter CO.? ▼
Carpenter CO. has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,940 (a 47.0% reduction). Additionally, $28,839 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Carpenter CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carpenter CO. has 4 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.
Has Carpenter CO. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carpenter CO., resulting in $28,839 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Carpenter CO. operate in? ▼
Carpenter CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326150). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Carpenter CO. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Carpenter CO. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $28,839 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Carpenter CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carpenter CO. ranks #19,912 (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 Carpenter CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carpenter CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Enlight Group II LLC in Manitowoc, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $46,870 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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