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Felchar Manufacturing CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Felchar Manufacturing CORP. ranks #15,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$22,050
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Felchar Manufacturing CORP. in Binghamton, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Felchar Manufacturing CORP. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,620 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Buchanan Metal Forming INC in Buchanan, MI is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $22,050 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#15,620
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Felchar Manufacturing CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Felchar Manufacturing CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,050 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 Felchar Manufacturing CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41RENO REFRACTORIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & H CABINETS & MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23S-5! MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MB'S EXODUS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DEMATIC CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Felchar Manufacturin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Felchar Manufacturing CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Felchar Manufacturing CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Felchar Manufacturing CORP. is the #7,611 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($22,050).

How Felchar Manufacturing CORP. Compares

Felchar Manufacturing CORP.'s 4.50 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 runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-11-20

Last Inspection

2015-11-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,025

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $11,025 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$31,000

Current Penalty Amount

$22,050

Penalty Reduction

28.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,950 from the initial assessment of $31,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Felchar Manufacturing CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $22,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,025 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Felchar Manufacturing CORP., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,050 here).

Twin Oaks Industries, INC. $22,050 KS Buchanan Metal Forming INC $22,050 MI Usg Interiors LLC $22,050 MN Gregory Container $22,050 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Twin Oaks Industries, INC.
Salina, KS
6 inspections $22,050
Buchanan Metal Forming INC
Buchanan, MI
8 inspections $22,050
Usg Interiors LLC
Cloquet, MN
4 inspections $22,050
Gregory Container
Kahoka, MO
2 inspections $22,050
Sypris Technologies INC
Louisville, KY
3 inspections $22,050

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What to do with this record

Use Felchar Manufacturing CORP.'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 Felchar Manufacturing CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Felchar Manufacturing CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 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 Felchar Manufacturing CORP. have? ▼
Felchar Manufacturing CORP. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Felchar Manufacturing CORP. had? ▼
Felchar Manufacturing CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-20 and the most recent on 2015-11-04. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Felchar Manufacturing CORP.? ▼
Felchar Manufacturing CORP. has been assessed $22,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,000 (a 28.9% reduction).
Does Felchar Manufacturing CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Felchar Manufacturing CORP. 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 Felchar Manufacturing CORP. operate in? ▼
Felchar Manufacturing CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Felchar Manufacturing CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Felchar Manufacturing CORP. ranks #15,620 (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 Felchar Manufacturing CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Felchar Manufacturing CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,050 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Buchanan Metal Forming INC in Buchanan, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,050 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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