Manufacturing · Amsterdam, NY

Fiberglass Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fiberglass Industries, INC. ranks #2,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty69% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$81,505
OSHA penalties: 48
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #2,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fiberglass Industries, INC. in Amsterdam, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $81,505. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Fiberglass Industries, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Travis Pattern & Foundry INC in Spokane, WA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $81,564 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection: 68.8%
of violations were serious: #2,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Fiberglass Industries,…

$81,505
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Fiberglass Industries, INC. runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$81,505 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Fiberglass Industries, INC..

Fiberglass Industries, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 48 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.

Fiberglass Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Fiberglass Industries, INC. is the #1,278 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($81,505).

How Fiberglass Industries, INC. Compares

Fiberglass Industries, INC.'s 12.00 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 far above peers (5.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-15

Last Inspection

2011-09-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,376

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $20,376 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

68.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$118,155

Current Penalty Amount

$81,505

Penalty Reduction

31.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,650 from the initial assessment of $118,155. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fiberglass Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fiberglass Industries, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	48	8.0
Total Penalty	$81,505	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$20,376	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fiberglass Industries, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($81,505 here).

Corbitt Manufacturing Company $81,501 AR Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CO., INC. $81,530 WI Kabco Builders, INC. $81,463 AL Supply Plus NJ INC. $81,452 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Atlantic Metrocast INC 4 insp. Portsmouth, VA Berry Plastics Corporation 4 insp. Monroeville, OH Quality Welding & Fabrication, INC. 4 insp. Columbia, MS Converting Technology, INC. 4 insp. Menomonee Falls, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CO., INC.

Manitowoc, WI

7 inspections $81,530

Kabco Builders, INC.

Boaz, AL

3 inspections $81,463

Supply Plus NJ INC.

Paterson, NJ

3 inspections $81,452

Pressed Paperboard Technologies, LLC

Findlay, OH

3 inspections $81,450

Travis Pattern & Foundry INC

Spokane, WA

7 inspections $81,564

Compare Fiberglass Industries, INC. vs Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry CO., INC. side-by-side →

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 Fiberglass Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fiberglass Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 4 inspections, including 33 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 Fiberglass Industries, INC. have? ▼

Fiberglass Industries, INC. has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $81,505.

How many OSHA inspections has Fiberglass Industries, INC. had? ▼

Fiberglass Industries, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-15 and the most recent on 2011-09-16. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fiberglass Industries, INC.? ▼

Fiberglass Industries, INC. has been assessed $81,505 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $118,155 (a 31.0% reduction).

Does Fiberglass Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fiberglass Industries, INC. has 33 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Fiberglass Industries, INC. operate in? ▼

Fiberglass Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Fiberglass Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fiberglass Industries, INC. ranks #2,448 (the top 5% 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 Fiberglass Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fiberglass Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $81,505 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Travis Pattern & Foundry INC in Spokane, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $81,564 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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