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Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax ranks #83,985 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,212
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,985
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax in Spencer, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,212. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,985 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, P & W Quality Machine in Cedar Hill, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#83,985
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 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 Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,212 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.88.214.520.827.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAR PIPE PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Electrolurgy Manufac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOOKMASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRY OUR PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAYDON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KUSEL EQUIPMENT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19OUACHITA MACHINE WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STRATFORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MAR-K SPECIALIZED MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STAR MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SHREE MELDI KRUPA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELKHORN VALLEY PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANDERSONBRECON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLASSIC WINDOW COVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPOT INTERNATIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DYNALLOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AVENUE FABRICATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BANKER GRATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Heartland of Ithaca …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax has 2 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.

Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax is the #31,764 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,212).

How Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax Compares

Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax'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 well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-04

Last Inspection

2010-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$606

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $606 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,425

Current Penalty Amount

$1,212

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,213 from the initial assessment of $2,425. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,212 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $606 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,212 here).

Leslie P Rigsby Lumber CO, LLC $1,212 VA Barnes Aerospace $1,213 UT Century Stair Company $1,214 VA Bently Biofuels Company $1,214 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Star Pipe Products, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA The Entwistle Company 2 insp. Danville, VA Bookmasters, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leslie P Rigsby Lumber CO, LLC
Saluda, VA
2 inspections $1,212
Best Cob
Independence, IA
0 inspections $0
BOA Style
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Barnes Aerospace
Ogden, UT
4 inspections $1,213
P & W Quality Machine
Cedar Hill, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax have? ▼
Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,212.
How many OSHA inspections has Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax had? ▼
Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-04 and the most recent on 2010-06-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax? ▼
Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax has been assessed $1,212 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,425 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax has 3 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 Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax operate in? ▼
Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 315232). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax ranks #83,985 (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 Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Heartland of Ithaca LTD DBA Flax's total OSHA penalty of $1,212 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, P & W Quality Machine in Cedar Hill, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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