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Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. ranks #15,135 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$22,676
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,135
of 99,447 penalized employers

Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. in Clearfield, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,676. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,135 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Carrara Steel, INC. in Erie, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,680 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#15,135
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 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 Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,676 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Clearfield Metal Technologies INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.418.527.636.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEENAH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10G&S LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20GRIP-TITE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35NANOGATE JAY SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TWIN CITY FAN COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHICAGO AEROSOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PEPCO MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RICELAND FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VULCAN INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JELD-WEN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PERMOBIL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA STEEL ERECTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23FEDERAL MOGUL TP LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MORGAN ENGINEERING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MODERN DISPERSIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ENHANCED POWDER COAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PORTAGE PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LADDAWN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TRIAX INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Clearfield Metal Tec…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. ranks #7,383 at $22,676 current penalty.

How Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. Compares

Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.'s 5.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-12-21

Last Inspection

2022-11-30

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,559

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,559 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$38,031

Current Penalty Amount

$22,676

Penalty Reduction

40.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,355 from the initial assessment of $38,031. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $22,676 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,559 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,676 here).

Deep Sea Foods, INC. $22,680 AL Tricab (USA) INC. $22,672 MA Mid Atlantic Metal Solutions, INC. $22,670 VA Tyson Foods, INC. $22,666 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Neenah, INC. 3 insp. Stevens Point, WI G&S Lumber CO., INC. 3 insp. Nacogdoches, TX Grip-Tite Manufacturing 3 insp. Winterset, IA Nanogate Jay Systems, LLC 3 insp. Mansfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carrara Steel, INC.
Erie, PA
2 inspections $22,680
Deep Sea Foods, INC.
Bayou LA Batre, AL
4 inspections $22,680
Tricab (USA) INC.
Worcester, MA
2 inspections $22,672
Mid Atlantic Metal Solutions, INC.
Hampton, VA
3 inspections $22,670
Tyson Foods, INC.
Seguin, TX
5 inspections $22,666

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What to do with this record

Use Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. have? ▼
Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,676.
How many OSHA inspections has Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. had? ▼
Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-21 and the most recent on 2022-11-30. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.? ▼
Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. has been assessed $22,676 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,031 (a 40.4% reduction).
Does Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. has 15 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 Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. operate in? ▼
Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332117). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Clearfield Metal Technologies INC. ranks #15,135 (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 Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Clearfield Metal Technologies INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,676 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carrara Steel, INC. in Erie, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,680 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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