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Jorgensen Forge

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jorgensen Forge has a concerning safety record: 71 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty54% serious
$93,940
OSHA penalties
71
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,942
of 100,495 penalized employers

Jorgensen Forge in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 71 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $93,940. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jorgensen Forge 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 71 violations, averaging 17.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 38 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 (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C&H Sugar Company, INC. in Crockett, CA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $93,910 in current penalties.

17.8
violations per inspection
53.5%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Jorgensen Forge compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jorgensen Forge runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$93,940 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($93,940) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $93,940 $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

What the Data Says About Jorgensen Forge

The federal enforcement record for Jorgensen Forge in Seattle, WA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 71 violations, translating to 17.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 38 (53.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 3 (4.2%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $93,940 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $93,940 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $23,485. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-04-11 to 2012-12-18, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-04-11

Last Inspection

2012-12-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

17.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,485

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 17.8 violations per visit. That's $23,485 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

38

Serious

53.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

4.2% of total

30

Other-Than-Serious

42.3% 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

$93,940

Current Penalty Amount

$93,940

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Jorgensen Forge compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jorgensen Forge Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 71 7.8
Total Penalty $93,940 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,485 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jorgensen Forge safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jorgensen Forge's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 71 violations across 4 inspections, including 38 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 Jorgensen Forge have? ▼
Jorgensen Forge has 71 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $93,940.
How many OSHA inspections has Jorgensen Forge had? ▼
Jorgensen Forge has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-11 and the most recent on 2012-12-18. This averages 17.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jorgensen Forge? ▼
Jorgensen Forge has been assessed $93,940 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Jorgensen Forge have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jorgensen Forge has 38 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Jorgensen Forge operate in? ▼
Jorgensen Forge operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331513). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Jorgensen Forge's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jorgensen Forge's total OSHA penalty of $93,940 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, C&H Sugar Company, INC. in Crockett, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $93,910 in current penalties.

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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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