Transportation & Warehousing · Donora, PA

Dyno Nobel INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dyno Nobel INC. ranks #5,049 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty61% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$50,497
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #5,049
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dyno Nobel INC. in Donora, PA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,497. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dyno Nobel INC. 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,049 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, PVH CORP. in McDonough, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $50,500 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection: 60.9%
of violations were serious: #5,049
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 34/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Dyno Nobel INC.

$50,497
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Dyno Nobel INC. runs far above peers (8.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50,497 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dyno Nobel INC..

Dyno Nobel INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 23 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dyno Nobel INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dyno Nobel INC. ranks #230 at $50,497 current penalty.

How Dyno Nobel INC. Compares

Dyno Nobel INC.'s 3.83 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-02-03

Last Inspection

2022-05-02

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,416

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $8,416 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

60.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

39.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$67,869

Current Penalty Amount

$50,497

Penalty Reduction

25.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,372 from the initial assessment of $67,869. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Dyno Nobel INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dyno Nobel INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	1.9
Violations	23	3.2
Total Penalty	$50,497	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,416	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,497 here).

PVH CORP. $50,500 GA Jcpenney Alliance Logistics Center $50,510 TX U.S. Postal Service - Oakland PD&C $50,449 CA Best Buy CO INC. $50,625 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

U. S. Postal Service 6 insp. Birmingham, AL Nevada Distribution Services, LLC 6 insp. Sparks, NV U.S. Postal Service 6 insp. Sioux City, IA U.S. Postal Service 6 insp. Eugene, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

PVH CORP.

McDonough, GA

2 inspections $50,500

Jcpenney Alliance Logistics Center

Haslet, TX

2 inspections $50,510

American Airlines

Philadelphia, PA

5 inspections $50,520

U.S. Postal Service - Oakland PD&C

Oakland, CA

12 inspections $50,449

New Service Transport, Inc.

Cayey, PR

0 inspections $0

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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 Dyno Nobel INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dyno Nobel INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Dyno Nobel INC. have? ▼

Dyno Nobel INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,497.

How many OSHA inspections has Dyno Nobel INC. had? ▼

Dyno Nobel INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-03 and the most recent on 2022-05-02. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dyno Nobel INC.? ▼

Dyno Nobel INC. has been assessed $50,497 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,869 (a 25.6% reduction).

Does Dyno Nobel INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dyno Nobel INC. has 14 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 Dyno Nobel INC. operate in? ▼

Dyno Nobel INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484220). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Dyno Nobel INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dyno Nobel INC. ranks #5,049 (the top 5% 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 Dyno Nobel INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dyno Nobel INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,497 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (8.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, PVH CORP. in McDonough, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $50,500 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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