Manufacturing · Reading, PA

Carpenter Technology Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carpenter Technology Corporation ranks #2,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 25 violations across 16 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$73,445
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 16
OSHA inspections: #2,880
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $73,445. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. 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 Technology Corporation 16 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,880 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 far above peers (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Harmac Rebar & Steel CORP in Fryeburg, ME is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $73,500 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection: 64.0%
of violations were serious: #2,880
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 16 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Carpenter Technology C…

$73,445
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Carpenter Technology Corporation runs well above peers (4.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$73,445 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Technology Corporation.

Carpenter Technology Corporation has 16 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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 Technology Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Carpenter Technology Corporation sits at penalty rank #1,500 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($73,445 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $73,445 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carpenter Technology Corporation Compares

Carpenter Technology Corporation's 1.56 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 (4.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-12-11

Last Inspection

2025-02-07

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,590

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 16 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $4,590 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

64.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

36.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$115,123

Current Penalty Amount

$73,445

Penalty Reduction

36.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$73,445

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $41,678 from the initial assessment of $115,123. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Carpenter Technology Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	16	2.6
Violations	25	8.0
Total Penalty	$73,445	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,590	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carpenter Technology Corporation, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($73,445 here).

Erico International Corporation $73,462 OH American Boa, Incorporated $73,424 GA G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. $73,469 WI National Fish & Seafood, INC. $73,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (16 inspections here).

Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC 16 insp. Marinette, WI John Deere Dubuque Works 16 insp. Dubuque, IA Tesla, INC. 16 insp. Lathrop, CA Archer-Daniels-Midland Company 16 insp. Decatur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Erico International Corporation

Solon, OH

7 inspections $73,462

American Boa, Incorporated

Cumming, GA

6 inspections $73,424

G. D. Roberts & CO., INC.

Columbus, WI

2 inspections $73,469

National Fish & Seafood, INC.

Gloucester, MA

4 inspections $73,500

Harmac Rebar & Steel CORP

Fryeburg, ME

2 inspections $73,500

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carpenter Technology Corporation against Erico International Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Carpenter Technology Corporation also carries $0 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 Technology Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Carpenter Technology Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 25 violations across 16 inspections, including 16 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 Technology Corporation have? ▼

Carpenter Technology Corporation has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $73,445.

How many OSHA inspections has Carpenter Technology Corporation had? ▼

Carpenter Technology Corporation has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-11 and the most recent on 2025-02-07. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Carpenter Technology Corporation? ▼

Carpenter Technology Corporation has been assessed $73,445 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,123 (a 36.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Carpenter Technology Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Carpenter Technology Corporation has 16 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.

Has Carpenter Technology Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Carpenter Technology Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Carpenter Technology Corporation operate in? ▼

Carpenter Technology Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331110). 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 Technology Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Carpenter Technology Corporation 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Carpenter Technology Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carpenter Technology Corporation ranks #2,880 (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 Carpenter Technology Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Carpenter Technology Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $73,445 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.7x the average). The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harmac Rebar & Steel CORP in Fryeburg, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $73,500 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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