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Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. ranks #19,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$18,500
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. in Bridgeton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Atelier, INC. in Allentown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,500 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#19,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,500 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Fairfield Pallet CO. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.78.81623.230.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIGIDPLY RAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WOOD MODE INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MEYER CORPORATION, U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NEWLY WEDS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INTERFOR U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PEGASUS HOME FASHION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FERRY CAP & SET SCRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE WILSON BOHANNAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BERG STEEL PIPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JRI HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIVE STAR ARCHITECTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BAR TECHNOLOGIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WASHBURN & DOUGHTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARS PETCARE US, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRESSURE CAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRADUATE PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COPPER RIVER SEAFOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MARATHONNORCO AEROSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Fairfield Pallet CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. sits at penalty rank #9,222 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,500 assessed).

How Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. Compares

Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.'s 3.50 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-28

Last Inspection

2026-03-20

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $9,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$27,436

Current Penalty Amount

$18,500

Penalty Reduction

32.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,936 from the initial assessment of $27,436. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $18,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fairfield Pallet CO. INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,500 here).

Gibbon Packing, LLC $18,500 NE Fotis and Son Imports, INC. $18,500 CA American Atelier, INC. $18,500 PA Smi Holdings DBA Stampede Meat, INC. $18,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Rigidply Rafters, INC. 2 insp. Richland, PA Wood Mode Incorporated 2 insp. Kreamer, PA Meyer Corporation, U.S. 2 insp. Fairfield, CA Newly Weds Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mercer Gasket & Shim INC.
Bellmawr, NJ
2 inspections $18,500
Gibbon Packing, LLC
Gibbon, NE
9 inspections $18,500
Fotis and Son Imports, INC.
Huntington Beach, CA
2 inspections $18,500
American Atelier, INC.
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $18,500
Smi Holdings DBA Stampede Meat, INC.
Bridgeview, IL
3 inspections $18,500

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What to do with this record

Use Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. have? ▼
Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. had? ▼
Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-28 and the most recent on 2026-03-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.? ▼
Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. has been assessed $18,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,436 (a 32.6% reduction).
Does Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. has 6 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 Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. operate in? ▼
Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fairfield Pallet CO. INC. ranks #19,205 (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 Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fairfield Pallet CO. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Atelier, INC. in Allentown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,500 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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