Manufacturing · Coraopolis, PA

Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. in Coraopolis, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 38 violations, averaging 12.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. 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, 27 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. For comparison, Velan Valve Corporation in Williston, VT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

12.7
violations per inspection
71.1%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. 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 Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC..

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Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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.

Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. ranks #9,451 at $18,000 current penalty.

How Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. Compares

Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC.'s 12.67 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

2014-01-03

Last Inspection

2015-08-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 12.7 violations per visit. That's $6,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

27

Serious

71.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

6

Repeat

15.8% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

13.2% 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

$36,000

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,000 from the initial assessment of $36,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 38 8.0
Total Penalty $18,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,000 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 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 Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 3 inspections, including 27 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 Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. have?
Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 27 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. had?
Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-03 and the most recent on 2015-08-11. This averages 12.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC.?
Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. has 27 serious violations, and 6 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 Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. operate in?
Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337215). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC. 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 Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Chartiers Fabricating and Powder Coating, LLC.'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, Velan Valve Corporation in Williston, VT is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,000 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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