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Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. ranks #11,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$28,700
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. in Towanda, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Quikrete California, LLC. in Corona, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,700 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#11,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,700 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Global Tungsten & Powders CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCREATIVE STONE MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36WOLVERINE TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ALON USA, LP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TRIENDA HOLDINGS, L.…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SHEFFIELD PHARMACEUT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25NSK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22COSMAX NBT USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CERTAINTEED CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOTAL BUILDING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16JAG SPECIALTY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2PM BEEF HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12DAR PRO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA NEVADA CHEESE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BENCHMARK FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2C & C FABRICATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MORSE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20BALBOA BOAT YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10Global Tungsten & Po…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10
Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. sits at penalty rank #5,553 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($28,700 assessed).

How Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. Compares

Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.'s 2.50 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-05-06

Last Inspection

2022-12-07

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,175

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,175 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$40,470

Current Penalty Amount

$28,700

Penalty Reduction

29.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,770 from the initial assessment of $40,470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $28,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,175 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Global Tungsten & Powders CORP., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,700 here).

Quikrete California, LLC. $28,700 CA Decorative Panels International $28,700 MI Free State Lumber Company, INC. $28,700 AL Efco Corporation $28,700 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Creative Stone MFG., INC. 4 insp. Pueblo, CO Wolverine Tube, INC. 4 insp. Decatur, AL Alon USA, LP 4 insp. Big Spring, TX Trienda Holdings, L.L.C. 4 insp. Portage, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quikrete California, LLC.
Corona, CA
2 inspections $28,700
Decorative Panels International
Alpena, MI
11 inspections $28,700
Free State Lumber Company, INC.
Haleyville, AL
4 inspections $28,700
Efco Corporation
Monett, MO
5 inspections $28,700
Hoya Optical Labs of America
Berea, OH
2 inspections $28,700

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What to do with this record

Use Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. have? ▼
Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. had? ▼
Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-06 and the most recent on 2022-12-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.? ▼
Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. has been assessed $28,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,470 (a 29.1% reduction).
Does Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. has 10 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 Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. operate in? ▼
Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331492). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. ranks #11,222 (the top quarter 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 Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $28,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quikrete California, LLC. in Corona, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,700 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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