Manufacturing · Irvine, PA

Ellwood National Forge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ellwood National Forge ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#46,647
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ellwood National Forge in Irvine, 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: $6,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ellwood National Forge 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #46,647 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Sri, LLC. in Jacksboro, TN is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#46,647
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 Ellwood National Forge compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ellwood National Forge runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,800 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ellwood National Forge.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRITZ ALUMINUM SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45AVANTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TRANS PRO PAK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOSTETLER SALES & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SHENANDOAH VALLEY OR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FUTURE FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRAFFIC MATERIALS SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ZILKHA BIOMASS SELMA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SEABROOK BROTHERS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30STERLING SHIPYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ACS STEEL CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17OMTEC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHOWPLACE WOOD PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GKN SINTER METALS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LIGNETICS OF NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PASADENA REFINING SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SHEW BROTHERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GT VENTURES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SPX COOLING TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Ellwood National Forge, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Ellwood National Forge 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.

Ellwood National Forge in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ellwood National Forge is the #20,107 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,800).

How Ellwood National Forge Compares

Ellwood National Forge'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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-01-12

Last Inspection

2021-09-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,267

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,267 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

$21,101

Current Penalty Amount

$6,800

Penalty Reduction

67.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,301 from the initial assessment of $21,101. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ellwood National Forge compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ellwood National Forge Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $6,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,267 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ellwood National Forge, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,800 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellwood National Forge safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ellwood National Forge'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 Ellwood National Forge have?
Ellwood National Forge has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Ellwood National Forge had?
Ellwood National Forge has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-12 and the most recent on 2021-09-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ellwood National Forge?
Ellwood National Forge has been assessed $6,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,101 (a 67.8% reduction).
Does Ellwood National Forge have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ellwood National Forge 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 Ellwood National Forge operate in?
Ellwood National Forge operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ellwood National Forge rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ellwood National Forge ranks #46,647 (the upper 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 Ellwood National Forge's safety record compare to industry average?
Ellwood National Forge's total OSHA penalty of $6,800 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, Sri, LLC. in Jacksboro, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,800 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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