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GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois ranks #30,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$11,800
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois in Dubois, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Performance Forge, INC. in Montebello, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,800 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#30,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,800 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0020.240.460.680.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAGRIDYNE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26CALUMET LUBRICANTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 77GRIFFIN LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GERDAU LONG STEEL NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BALTIMORE AIRCOIL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROWE FINE FURNITURE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MANDO AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTRACT PHARMACAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SMURFIT WESTROCK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLONY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DANONE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TN TENNESSEE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HERCULES ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Y NOT FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ALFRED NICKLES BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LARUE MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORCOM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SIAG AERISYN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GKN Sinter Metals - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois is the #13,999 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,800).

How GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois Compares

GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois's 1.67 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-10-26

Last Inspection

2025-04-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $3,933 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$19,393

Current Penalty Amount

$11,800

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,593 from the initial assessment of $19,393. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $11,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,933 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,800 here).

LA Tortilla Factory INC $11,800 CA Quincy Street INC $11,800 MI Burnips Equipment CO $11,800 MI Performance Forge, INC. $11,800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Agridyne, L.L.C. 3 insp. Pekin, IL Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. 3 insp. Cotton Valley, LA Griffin Lumber Company, INC. 3 insp. Cordele, GA Gerdau Long Steel North America 3 insp. Vidor, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

LA Tortilla Factory INC
Santa Rosa, CA
3 inspections $11,800
Quincy Street INC
Holland, MI
5 inspections $11,800
Burnips Equipment CO
Three Rivers, MI
2 inspections $11,800
Performance Forge, INC.
Montebello, CA
3 inspections $11,800
Chi Fung Plastics, INC.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $11,800

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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 GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois have? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,800.
How many OSHA inspections has GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois had? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-26 and the most recent on 2025-04-11. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois has been assessed $11,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,393 (a 39.2% reduction).
Does GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois has 2 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 GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois operate in? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois ranks #30,466 (the upper 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 GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals - Dubois's total OSHA penalty of $11,800 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, Performance Forge, INC. in Montebello, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,800 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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