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Cooper & Clement Inc

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cooper & Clement Inc ranks #77,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,847
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cooper & Clement Inc in Syracuse, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,847. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $10,700 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cooper & Clement Inc 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $10,700 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Rockford Spring Company in Rockford, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,548 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#77,917
of 99,447 penalized employers
$10,700
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $11K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($11K 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 Cooper & Clement Inc compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cooper & Clement Inc runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,847 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Cooper & Clement Inc.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.843.665.487.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PRECISION PRODUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SKILLED MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MID-STATE TANK CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21EMPORIA FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 83LAMAR TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PCL FIXTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LIBERTY COCA-COLA BE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NONLETHAL TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AUDION AUTOMATION LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19THE PULLMAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION CONCRETE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WHEELS AMERICA SAN F…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KVK FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Cooper & Clement Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Cooper & Clement Inc has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Cooper & Clement Inc in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cooper & Clement Inc ranks #30,112 at $1,847 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Cooper & Clement Inc ranks #2,215 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($10,700).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,847 OSHA penalties plus $10,700 WHD back wages (85.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cooper & Clement Inc Compares

Cooper & Clement Inc's 2.00 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-18

Last Inspection

2017-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$924

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $924 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$2,463

Current Penalty Amount

$1,847

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,547

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $616 from the initial assessment of $2,463. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$10,700
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$10,700
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$10,700

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cooper & Clement Inc owed $10,700 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 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 Cooper & Clement Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cooper & Clement Inc Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,847 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $924 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cooper & Clement Inc, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,847 here).

Industrial Machine Company $1,847 OK Hawkeye Steel Products INC. $1,848 IA Wooden Boat Restoration, LLC $1,846 MD Choice Equipment Company, LLC. $1,849 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mondelez International 2 insp. Chicago, IL Precision Production 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Skilled Manufacturing INC. 2 insp. Traverse City, MI Mid-State Tank CO., INC. 2 insp. Arthur, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Federal Envelope Company
Bensenville, IL
2 inspections $12,547
Rockford Spring Company
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $12,548
Prime Pak Foods INC
Gainesville, GA
2 inspections $12,548
Newtex Tire and Repair
Morton, TX
0 inspections $0
Leggett & Platt, INC.
Ennis, TX
2 inspections $12,549

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What to do with this record

Use Cooper & Clement Inc's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cooper & Clement Inc against Federal Envelope Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Cooper & Clement Inc also carries $10,700 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 Cooper & Clement Inc safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cooper & Clement Inc's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Cooper & Clement Inc have? ▼
Cooper & Clement Inc has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,847.
How many OSHA inspections has Cooper & Clement Inc had? ▼
Cooper & Clement Inc has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-18 and the most recent on 2017-02-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cooper & Clement Inc? ▼
Cooper & Clement Inc has been assessed $1,847 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,463 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $10,700 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cooper & Clement Inc have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cooper & Clement Inc has 2 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 Cooper & Clement Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cooper & Clement Inc, resulting in $10,700 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 Cooper & Clement Inc operate in? ▼
Cooper & Clement Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327112). 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 Cooper & Clement Inc owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cooper & Clement Inc 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 $10,700 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cooper & Clement Inc rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cooper & Clement Inc ranks #77,917 (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 Cooper & Clement Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cooper & Clement Inc's total OSHA penalty of $1,847 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, Rockford Spring Company in Rockford, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,548 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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