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Manufacturing · Coraopolis, PA

Fab-Tec Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fab-Tec Industries ranks #16,321 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty91% serious
$21,250
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,321
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fab-Tec Industries in Coraopolis, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fab-Tec Industries 3 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,321 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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, Green Bay Packaging INC. in Lebanon, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,250 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
91.3%
of violations were serious
#16,321
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fab-Tec Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fab-Tec Industries runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$21,250 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fab-Tec Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEWAUNEE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TEX-TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32ADVANCED EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21PROPHET GEAR CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VOESTALPINE NORTRAK,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WILSON TRAILER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STAR PIPE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANCOR OHIO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ASB SPORTS ACQUISITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JASPER WYMAN & SON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9G & J PEPSI COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PLASKOLITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HFI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MINCEY MARBLE MFG, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BULL MOOSE TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SIKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUBURBAN MACHINE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SMURFIT KAPPA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Fab-Tec Industries, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Fab-Tec Industries has 3 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.

Fab-Tec Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fab-Tec Industries ranks #7,935 at $21,250 current penalty.

How Fab-Tec Industries Compares

Fab-Tec Industries's 7.67 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-04

Last Inspection

2025-11-21

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 15 years, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $7,083 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

91.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

8.7% 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

$36,038

Current Penalty Amount

$21,250

Penalty Reduction

41.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,788 from the initial assessment of $36,038. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fab-Tec Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fab-Tec Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $21,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,083 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fab-Tec Industries, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,250 here).

Green Bay Packaging INC. $21,250 OH Bonnell Industries, INC. $21,250 IL Bloomfield Foundry, INC. $21,250 IA Chillicothe Metal CO., INC. $21,251 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. 3 insp. Kewaunee, WI Tex-Tube Company 3 insp. Houston, TX Advanced Equipment Corporation 3 insp. Fullerton, CA Prophet Gear CO. 3 insp. Prophetstown, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Green Bay Packaging INC.
Lebanon, OH
3 inspections $21,250
Alpha Aromatics INC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $21,250
Bonnell Industries, INC.
Dixon, IL
3 inspections $21,250
Bloomfield Foundry, INC.
Bloomfield, IA
3 inspections $21,250
Chillicothe Metal CO., INC.
Chillicothe, IL
3 inspections $21,251

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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 Fab-Tec Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fab-Tec Industries's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 21 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 Fab-Tec Industries have? ▼
Fab-Tec Industries has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Fab-Tec Industries had? ▼
Fab-Tec Industries has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-04 and the most recent on 2025-11-21. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fab-Tec Industries? ▼
Fab-Tec Industries has been assessed $21,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,038 (a 41.0% reduction).
Does Fab-Tec Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fab-Tec Industries has 21 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 Fab-Tec Industries operate in? ▼
Fab-Tec Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fab-Tec Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fab-Tec Industries ranks #16,321 (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 Fab-Tec Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fab-Tec Industries's total OSHA penalty of $21,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Green Bay Packaging INC. in Lebanon, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,250 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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