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Freeman Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freeman Manufacturing INC ranks #89,922 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$715
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#89,922
of 99,447 penalized employers

Freeman Manufacturing INC in Newberg, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $715. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Freeman Manufacturing INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,922 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harry Guenther in El Cajon, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $715 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#89,922
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Freeman Manufacturing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Freeman Manufacturing INC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$715 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Freeman Manufacturing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LA TERRA FINA USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRINCE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WM. STEINEN MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COASTAL PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40CARDINAL SCALE MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KFH INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PARAGON TEMPERED GLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARROLLTON WOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CENTER ETHANOL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SK TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE SHREDDER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HART - CLAYTON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CBC LATROBE ACQUISIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUSCON, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ILLINOIS FABRICATORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17IRRITEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2G.C. EVANS SALES & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Freeman Manufacturin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Freeman Manufacturing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Freeman Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Freeman Manufacturing INC ranks #33,222 at $715 current penalty.

How Freeman Manufacturing INC Compares

Freeman Manufacturing INC's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-19

Last Inspection

2013-07-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $238 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$715

Current Penalty Amount

$715

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Freeman Manufacturing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $715 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $238 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Freeman Manufacturing INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($715 here).

Harry Guenther $715 CA Surface Specialties of Benton Harbor INC $715 MI Quality Roasting, INC $714 WI Iron Star Beds, LLC $714 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Romeoville, IL LA Terra Fina USA, LLC 3 insp. Union City, CA Prince Industries INC. 3 insp. Batavia, IL WM. Steinen MFG. CO. 3 insp. Parsippany, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harry Guenther
El Cajon, CA
2 inspections $715
Surface Specialties of Benton Harbor INC
Benton Harbor, MI
2 inspections $715
Ulven Forging INC
Hubbard, OR
2 inspections $715
Quality Roasting, INC
Valders, WI
4 inspections $714
Iron Star Beds, LLC
Mexico, MO
2 inspections $714

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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 Freeman Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Freeman Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Freeman Manufacturing INC have? ▼
Freeman Manufacturing INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $715.
How many OSHA inspections has Freeman Manufacturing INC had? ▼
Freeman Manufacturing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-19 and the most recent on 2013-07-30. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freeman Manufacturing INC? ▼
Freeman Manufacturing INC has been assessed $715 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Freeman Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Freeman Manufacturing INC has 5 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 Freeman Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼
Freeman Manufacturing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326121). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Freeman Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Freeman Manufacturing INC ranks #89,922 (the lower half 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 Freeman Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Freeman Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $715 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harry Guenther in El Cajon, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $715 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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