Manufacturing · Hudson, NH

Duro Fiber CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Duro Fiber CO., INC. ranks #23,803 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty78% serious
$15,148
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#23,803
of 99,447 penalized employers

Duro Fiber CO., INC. in Hudson, NH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,148. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Duro Fiber CO., INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,803 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Graham Lumber Company LLC in Selmer, TN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,150 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection
78.3%
of violations were serious
#23,803
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Duro Fiber CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Duro Fiber CO., INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,148 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Duro Fiber CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHEAST FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31AKRON FOUNDRY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19SOUNDWICH INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 28JENNMAR CORPORATION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7THE OHIO ART COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25LEGACY HOUSING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23LOUISIANA PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MANDO CORPORATION OF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MARUCHAN TEXAS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12WYOMING SUGAR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22OLD FASHIONED FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8BOYKIN BROTHERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7LOREN COOK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5KANSAS GUN DRILLING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19BALL METAL BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BLACK HOUND DESIGN C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18MANPOWER GROUP US INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NAVISTAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7HAVEN STEEL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24WEIR WELDING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Duro Fiber CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23
Duro Fiber CO., INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Duro Fiber CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Duro Fiber CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #11,277 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,148 assessed).

How Duro Fiber CO., INC. Compares

Duro Fiber CO., INC.'s 5.75 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 (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-02-20

Last Inspection

2019-05-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,787

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $3,787 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

78.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.3% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

17.4% 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

$37,709

Current Penalty Amount

$15,148

Penalty Reduction

59.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,561 from the initial assessment of $37,709. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Duro Fiber CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Duro Fiber CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $15,148 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,787 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Duro Fiber CO., INC., both outside NH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Duro Fiber CO., INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Duro Fiber CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 4 inspections, including 18 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 Duro Fiber CO., INC. have?
Duro Fiber CO., INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,148.
How many OSHA inspections has Duro Fiber CO., INC. had?
Duro Fiber CO., INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-20 and the most recent on 2019-05-22. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Duro Fiber CO., INC.?
Duro Fiber CO., INC. has been assessed $15,148 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,709 (a 59.8% reduction).
Does Duro Fiber CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Duro Fiber CO., INC. has 18 serious violations, and 1 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 Duro Fiber CO., INC. operate in?
Duro Fiber CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327993). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Duro Fiber CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Duro Fiber CO., INC. ranks #23,803 (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 Duro Fiber CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Duro Fiber CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,148 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Graham Lumber Company LLC in Selmer, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,150 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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