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Manufacturing · Hazleton, PA

Forbo Flooring INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forbo Flooring INC ranks #2,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$87,000
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forbo Flooring INC in Hazleton, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $87,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Forbo Flooring INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, JCG Farms of Alabama, LLC in Rockmart, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $87,000 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#2,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Forbo Flooring INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Forbo Flooring INC runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$87,000 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($87,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $87,000 $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 Forbo Flooring INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENSON'S OLD HOME KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVE DIE & STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ST. ARMANDS BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NATURAL ENVIRONMENTA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Forbo Flooring INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Forbo Flooring INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Forbo Flooring INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Forbo Flooring INC is the #1,149 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($87,000).

How Forbo Flooring INC Compares

Forbo Flooring INC's 8.00 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 (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-03-19

Last Inspection

2025-04-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $43,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$114,237

Current Penalty Amount

$87,000

Penalty Reduction

23.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,237 from the initial assessment of $114,237. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Forbo Flooring INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $87,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $43,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Forbo Flooring INC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($87,000 here).

JCG Farms of Alabama, LLC $87,000 GA Oberdorfer, L.L.C. $87,000 NY LM Glasfiber, INC. $87,000 ND Texamerican Food Blending, INC. $87,000 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Republic Engineered Products INC. 2 insp. Lorain, OH Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN Seneca Foods Corporation 2 insp. Ripon, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

JCG Farms of Alabama, LLC
Rockmart, GA
4 inspections $87,000
Oberdorfer, L.L.C.
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $87,000
LM Glasfiber, INC.
Grand Forks, ND
3 inspections $87,000
Texamerican Food Blending, INC.
Hot Springs, AR
2 inspections $87,000
W.H. Braum, INC.
Tuttle, OK
4 inspections $87,012

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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 Forbo Flooring INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Forbo Flooring INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Forbo Flooring INC have? ▼
Forbo Flooring INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $87,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Forbo Flooring INC had? ▼
Forbo Flooring INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-03-19 and the most recent on 2025-04-17. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Forbo Flooring INC? ▼
Forbo Flooring INC has been assessed $87,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $114,237 (a 23.8% reduction).
Does Forbo Flooring INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Forbo Flooring INC has 14 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 Forbo Flooring INC operate in? ▼
Forbo Flooring INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 314110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Forbo Flooring INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Forbo Flooring INC ranks #2,202 (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 Forbo Flooring INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Forbo Flooring INC's total OSHA penalty of $87,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, JCG Farms of Alabama, LLC in Rockmart, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $87,000 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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