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Manufacturing · Williamsport, PA

General Cable CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Cable CORP. ranks #52,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,497
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#52,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Cable CORP. in Williamsport, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,497. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Cable CORP. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,719 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Transit Mix CORP. in Brooklyn, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,496 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,719
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How General Cable CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Cable CORP. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,497 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 General Cable CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedICICLE SEAFOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 57LM GLASFIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAPARRAL (VIRGINIA)…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Bottomley Evergreens…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GALION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SCHWEBEL BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRODER BROS CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ENDPAK PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HITACHI ENERGY USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SKYLINE HOMES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FLEX N GATE ROYAL OA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MEDPLAST INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37FXI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TRADE WELL PALLET, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUGAR CREEK PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WHITE WELDING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION FABRICS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CONTRACTORS WARDROBE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5General Cable CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
General Cable CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

General Cable CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, General Cable CORP. ranks #22,193 at $5,497 current penalty.

How General Cable CORP. Compares

General Cable CORP.'s 0.33 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-01-19

Last Inspection

2020-03-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,832

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,832 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$7,853

Current Penalty Amount

$5,497

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,356 from the initial assessment of $7,853. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric General Cable CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $5,497 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,832 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Cable CORP., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,497 here).

Labconco Corporation $5,497 KS Transit Mix CORP. $5,496 NY Windsor Quality Food Company LTD DBA Windsor Foods $5,495 CA Truss Works INC. $5,499 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Icicle Seafoods INC. 3 insp. Dillingham, AK LM Glasfiber, INC. 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Chaparral (Virginia) INC 3 insp. Petersburg, VA Bottomley Evergreens and Farms, Inc 3 insp. Ennice, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Labconco Corporation
Fort Scott, KS
4 inspections $5,497
Transit Mix CORP.
Brooklyn, NY
2 inspections $5,496
Aps Powder Coating
Wind Gap, PA
2 inspections $5,495
Windsor Quality Food Company LTD DBA Windsor Foods
Riverside, CA
3 inspections $5,495
Truss Works INC.
Great Falls, MT
3 inspections $5,499

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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 General Cable CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Cable CORP.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 General Cable CORP. have? ▼
General Cable CORP. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,497.
How many OSHA inspections has General Cable CORP. had? ▼
General Cable CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-19 and the most recent on 2020-03-20. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Cable CORP.? ▼
General Cable CORP. has been assessed $5,497 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,853 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does General Cable CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Cable CORP. has 1 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 General Cable CORP. operate in? ▼
General Cable CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331318). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Cable CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Cable CORP. ranks #52,719 (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 General Cable CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Cable CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,497 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, Transit Mix CORP. in Brooklyn, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,496 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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