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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. has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,760
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#57,497
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
43%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Damascus Steel Casting Company INC.

The federal enforcement record for Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. in New Brighton, PA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4,760 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,760 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,587. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2012-03-30 to 2023-08-31, a window of roughly 11 years.

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

$6,092

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 $6,092.

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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $4,760 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,587 $6,092
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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 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
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 $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gillinder Brothers, INC. in Port Jervis, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,760 in current penalties.

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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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