Manufacturing · Blacksburg, VA

Federal Mogul

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Federal Mogul ranks #6,893 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty82% serious
$40,453
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#6,893
of 99,447 penalized employers

Federal Mogul in Blacksburg, VA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,453. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Federal Mogul 7 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,893 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Avw Equipment Company INC. in Maywood, IL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $40,459 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#6,893
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Federal Mogul compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Federal Mogul runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$40,453 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Federal Mogul.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0017.034.151.168.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDWEST ACOUST-A-FIB…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14JBS SOUDERTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5GOOD HUMOR-BREYERS I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SOUSA READY MIX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20VISIONEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30THE TIMKEN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8MINTH GROUP, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9TEMA NORTH AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 21HANOVER FOODS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8THE GSI GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN POP CORN CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 45DEFIANCE METAL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12BERRY PLASTICS OPCO,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24BUNTING BEARINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15DUPONT YARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 65THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30HORSEHEAD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9GAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20Federal Mogul, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11
Federal Mogul has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Federal Mogul in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Federal Mogul sits at penalty rank #3,473 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,453 assessed).

How Federal Mogul Compares

Federal Mogul's 1.57 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-12-31

Last Inspection

2018-04-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,779

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $5,779 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$52,000

Current Penalty Amount

$40,453

Penalty Reduction

22.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,547 from the initial assessment of $52,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Federal Mogul compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Federal Mogul Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $40,453 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,779 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Federal Mogul, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,453 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

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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 Federal Mogul safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Federal Mogul's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 7 inspections, including 9 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 Federal Mogul have?
Federal Mogul has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,453.
How many OSHA inspections has Federal Mogul had?
Federal Mogul has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-31 and the most recent on 2018-04-19. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Federal Mogul?
Federal Mogul has been assessed $40,453 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $52,000 (a 22.2% reduction).
Does Federal Mogul have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Federal Mogul has 9 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 Federal Mogul operate in?
Federal Mogul operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336399). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Federal Mogul rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Federal Mogul ranks #6,893 (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 Federal Mogul's safety record compare to industry average?
Federal Mogul's total OSHA penalty of $40,453 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Avw Equipment Company INC. in Maywood, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,459 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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