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International Fiber Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), International Fiber Corporation ranks #27,564 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,095
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,564
of 99,447 penalized employers

International Fiber Corporation in Nitro, WV 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: $13,095. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected International Fiber Corporation 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #27,564 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, CeramTec in Laurens, SC is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,564
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 International Fiber Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,095 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 International Fiber Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDLG, INC. DBA PHENI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30W.D. TOWNLEY AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHARLES GREER LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CORPUS CHRISTI GASKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMM STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SALSBURY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18IGLOO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERDAU MACSTEEL JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40FEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CHURCH & DWIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANDI-HOUSE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FLYER OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COCA COLA CONSOLIDATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6International Fiber …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
International Fiber Corporation 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.

International Fiber Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, International Fiber Corporation ranks #12,830 at $13,095 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $13,095 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How International Fiber Corporation Compares

International Fiber Corporation'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-24

Last Inspection

2015-06-10

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,548

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $6,548 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$18,000

Current Penalty Amount

$13,095

Penalty Reduction

27.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,095

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,905 from the initial assessment of $18,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
4

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How International Fiber Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric International Fiber Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $13,095 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,548 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for International Fiber Corporation, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,095 here).

Buffalo Games, LLC $13,095 NY Eppendorf Manufacturing $13,096 CT Pratt Energy, LLC. $13,094 KS Aaron Architectural Iron, LLC $13,091 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. & John M. Dudley 2 insp. Phenix City, AL W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Summersville, MO Charles Greer Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Buffalo Games, LLC
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $13,095
CeramTec
Laurens, SC
0 inspections $0
Eppendorf Manufacturing
Enfield, CT
4 inspections $13,096
Pratt Energy, LLC.
Pratt, KS
2 inspections $13,094
Aaron Architectural Iron, LLC
Everman, TX
2 inspections $13,091

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What to do with this record

Use International Fiber Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare International Fiber Corporation against Buffalo Games, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether International Fiber Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • International Fiber Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 International Fiber Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, International Fiber Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 International Fiber Corporation have? ▼
International Fiber Corporation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,095.
How many OSHA inspections has International Fiber Corporation had? ▼
International Fiber Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-24 and the most recent on 2015-06-10. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for International Fiber Corporation? ▼
International Fiber Corporation has been assessed $13,095 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,000 (a 27.3% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does International Fiber Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. International Fiber Corporation 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.
Has International Fiber Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against International Fiber Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does International Fiber Corporation operate in? ▼
International Fiber Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if International Fiber Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe International Fiber Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does International Fiber Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, International Fiber Corporation ranks #27,564 (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 International Fiber Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
International Fiber Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $13,095 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, CeramTec in Laurens, SC 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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