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Manufacturing · New Brighton, PA

Damascus Steel Casting Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. ranks #56,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,760
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. in New Brighton, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Gillinder Brothers, INC. in Port Jervis, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,760 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#56,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,760 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Damascus Steel Casting Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARMOROCK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BCW FOOD PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27K&N ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J-KRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOOD INGREDIENTS TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7P & M STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PRATT (JET CORR), INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TULIP RICHARDSON COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HAVELOCK WOOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ATLANTIC CASTING & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VENTURA FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GORDON PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29GLOBALTECH MOTOR & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ORAN SAFETY GLASS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BLOOMFIELD FOUNDRY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35Damascus Steel Casti…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. is the #23,586 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,760).

How Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. Compares

Damascus Steel Casting Company 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-30

Last Inspection

2023-08-31

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,587

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,587 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$4,760

Current Penalty Amount

$4,760

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $4,760 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,587 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Damascus Steel Casting Company INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,760 here).

Y Tex Corporation $4,760 WY Molt Manufacturing, INC. $4,760 NE Gillinder Brothers, INC. $4,760 NY Oxford General Industries INC $4,760 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Armorock, LLC 3 insp. Sulphur Springs, TX Pan-O-Gold Baking CO. 3 insp. Sun Prairie, WI BCW Food Products, INC. 3 insp. Dallas, TX Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation 3 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Y Tex Corporation
Cody, WY
2 inspections $4,760
Molt Manufacturing, INC.
Spalding, NE
2 inspections $4,760
Gillinder Brothers, INC.
Port Jervis, NY
3 inspections $4,760
Oxford General Industries INC
Prospect, CT
2 inspections $4,760
Eps Doublet
Denver, CO
2 inspections $4,760

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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 Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Damascus Steel Casting Company INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. have? ▼
Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. had? ▼
Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-30 and the most recent on 2023-08-31. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Damascus Steel Casting Company INC.? ▼
Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. has been assessed $4,760 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. has 3 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 Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. operate in? ▼
Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. ranks #56,900 (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 Damascus Steel Casting Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Damascus Steel Casting Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,760 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gillinder Brothers, INC. in Port Jervis, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,760 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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