Manufacturing · Allentown, PA

Eastern Surfaces, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eastern Surfaces, INC ranks #7,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 21 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty81% serious
$39,192
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#7,232
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eastern Surfaces, INC in Allentown, PA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,192. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eastern Surfaces, INC 8 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,232 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Felbro Food Products, INC. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $39,205 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
81.0%
of violations were serious
#7,232
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eastern Surfaces, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eastern Surfaces, INC runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$39,192 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eastern Surfaces, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.11.515.32942.856.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBASIC GRAIN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35ELBERTA CRATE & BOX …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32FRITO-LAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11ICICLE SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ST. JOHNS SHIP BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53THE JAMES SKINNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51EAB FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13TAYLOR FARMS TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT DIESEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54NTN-BOWER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DUNKIRK SPECIALTY ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29THE PRAXIS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31Eastern Surfaces, INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21
Eastern Surfaces, INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Eastern Surfaces, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Eastern Surfaces, INC sits at penalty rank #3,642 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($39,192 assessed).

How Eastern Surfaces, INC Compares

Eastern Surfaces, INC's 2.63 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-10-18

Last Inspection

2025-06-06

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,899

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $4,899 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

81.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

19.0% 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

$64,680

Current Penalty Amount

$39,192

Penalty Reduction

39.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,488 from the initial assessment of $64,680. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Eastern Surfaces, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eastern Surfaces, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $39,192 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,899 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,192 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

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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 Eastern Surfaces, INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Eastern Surfaces, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 21 violations across 8 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eastern Surfaces, INC have?
Eastern Surfaces, INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,192.
How many OSHA inspections has Eastern Surfaces, INC had?
Eastern Surfaces, INC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-18 and the most recent on 2025-06-06. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eastern Surfaces, INC?
Eastern Surfaces, INC has been assessed $39,192 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,680 (a 39.4% reduction).
Does Eastern Surfaces, INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Eastern Surfaces, INC has 17 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 Eastern Surfaces, INC operate in?
Eastern Surfaces, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eastern Surfaces, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eastern Surfaces, INC ranks #7,232 (the top 10% 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 Eastern Surfaces, INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Eastern Surfaces, INC's total OSHA penalty of $39,192 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Felbro Food Products, INC. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $39,205 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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