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Manufacturing · New Britain, PA

Chant Engineering CO. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chant Engineering CO. INC. ranks #82,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,339
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chant Engineering CO. INC. in New Britain, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,339. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chant Engineering CO. INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,929 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tottser Tool & Die Shop, INC. in Southampton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,339 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#82,929
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chant Engineering CO. INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chant Engineering CO. INC. runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,339 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 Chant Engineering CO. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREGAL INDUSTRIAL COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SOMACIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAB 9 MODULAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TWITCHELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CHEP RECYCLED PALLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRAHAM LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TIGHITCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AMERICAN MADE TIRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37U.S. PAPER MILLS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WINCO/DWL INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SYFRETT FEED CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21INTEGRATED LAMINATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29TBRSP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SIGNATURE CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MILLWORK EXPRESSIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MB DYNAMICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KRAFT HEINZ FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NASHVILLE FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29Chant Engineering CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Chant Engineering CO. INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Chant Engineering CO. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chant Engineering CO. INC. ranks #31,471 at $1,339 current penalty.

How Chant Engineering CO. INC. Compares

Chant Engineering CO. INC.'s 1.00 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 below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-01-28

Last Inspection

2023-07-28

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$670

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $670 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,785

Current Penalty Amount

$1,339

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $446 from the initial assessment of $1,785. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Chant Engineering CO. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,339 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $670 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,339 here).

Hydra-Lock Corporation $1,340 MI Johnnys Cabinet Shop $1,340 SC Precision Laser Manufacturing, INC. $1,345 IL Reborn Cabinets $1,333 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Regal Industrial Corporation 2 insp. Millville, NJ Somacis INC. 2 insp. Poway, CA Lab 9 Modular LLC 2 insp. Littleton, MA Twitchell Corporation 2 insp. Dothan, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tottser Tool & Die Shop, INC.
Southampton, PA
2 inspections $1,339
Hastings Machine Company
Hastings, PA
2 inspections $1,339
Keystone Filler & MFG CO
Muncy, PA
2 inspections $1,339
Electronic Manufacturing Services Group, INC.
York, PA
2 inspections $1,340
Hydra-Lock Corporation
Mount Clemens, MI
2 inspections $1,340

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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 Chant Engineering CO. INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chant Engineering CO. INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Chant Engineering CO. INC. have? ▼
Chant Engineering CO. INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,339.
How many OSHA inspections has Chant Engineering CO. INC. had? ▼
Chant Engineering CO. INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-28 and the most recent on 2023-07-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chant Engineering CO. INC.? ▼
Chant Engineering CO. INC. has been assessed $1,339 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,785 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Chant Engineering CO. INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chant Engineering CO. INC. has 1 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.
What industry does Chant Engineering CO. INC. operate in? ▼
Chant Engineering CO. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334519). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chant Engineering CO. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chant Engineering CO. INC. ranks #82,929 (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 Chant Engineering CO. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chant Engineering CO. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,339 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, Tottser Tool & Die Shop, INC. in Southampton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,339 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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