Manufacturing · Archdale, NC

Jowat Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jowat Corporation ranks #43,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty58% serious
$7,550
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#43,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jowat Corporation in Archdale, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jowat Corporation 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, L & W Engineering Company in Avon, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,550 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#43,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jowat Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jowat Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,550 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Jowat Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.04.512.82129.337.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARMOROCK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BCW FOOD PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27K&N ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SCHREIBER FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6J-KRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOOD INGREDIENTS TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7P & M STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23PRATT (JET CORR), INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TULIP RICHARDSON COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HAVELOCK WOOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ATLANTIC CASTING & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VENTURA FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GORDON PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29GLOBALTECH MOTOR & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ORAN SAFETY GLASS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Jowat Corporation, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Jowat Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Jowat Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Jowat Corporation is the #18,860 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,550).

How Jowat Corporation Compares

Jowat Corporation's 4.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-14

Last Inspection

2014-06-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,517 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$15,025

Current Penalty Amount

$7,550

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,475 from the initial assessment of $15,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Jowat Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $7,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,517 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jowat Corporation, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Jowat Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Jowat Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Jowat Corporation have?
Jowat Corporation has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Jowat Corporation had?
Jowat Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-14 and the most recent on 2014-06-16. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jowat Corporation?
Jowat Corporation has been assessed $7,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,025 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Jowat Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Jowat Corporation has 7 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 Jowat Corporation operate in?
Jowat Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325520). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jowat Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jowat Corporation ranks #43,205 (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 Jowat Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Jowat Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,550 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, L & W Engineering Company in Avon, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,550 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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