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Manufacturing · Hermitage, PA

Joy Cone Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joy Cone Company ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$14,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joy Cone Company in Hermitage, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,000. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 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 Joy Cone Company 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Guardian Industries in Carleton, MI is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $14,000 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#25,972
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Joy Cone Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joy Cone Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,000 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Joy Cone Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.038.51419.525OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT & D METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CG ROXANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PILGRIM'S PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WELCO ACETYLENE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MPV MORGANTON PRESSU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RUIZ FOODS PRODUCT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAS PROCESS EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NIBCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9IDEAL MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DYNATECT LEAD SCREWS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NORTHSTAR DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JOHN J. STEUBY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21OX PAPERBOARD ILLINO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENPROTECH INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FORMED FIBER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAL-TILE DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ORGANIC MATTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21REFLEK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNARCO MATERIAL HAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Joy Cone Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Joy Cone Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Joy Cone Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Joy Cone Company sits at penalty rank #12,096 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,000 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,000 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Joy Cone Company Compares

Joy Cone Company's 1.33 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-08-18

Last Inspection

2026-03-19

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,667 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$22,004

Current Penalty Amount

$14,000

Penalty Reduction

36.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,000

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,004 from the initial assessment of $22,004. 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
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Joy Cone Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joy Cone Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $14,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,667 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joy Cone Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,000 here).

Vermont Maple Sugar Company $14,000 VT Precision Stamping CO $14,000 MI Pennsylvania Steel Company, INC. $14,000 CT Guardian Industries $14,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

T & D Metal Products, LLC 3 insp. Watseka, IL CG Roxane LLC 3 insp. Olancha, CA Pilgrim's Pride 3 insp. Lufkin, TX Welco Acetylene CORP. 3 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Precision Stamping CO
Howell, MI
2 inspections $14,000
Vermont Maple Sugar Company
Morrisville, VT
2 inspections $14,000
Pennsylvania Steel Company, INC.
Naugatuck, CT
2 inspections $14,000
KB Crash Creations, LLC
West Wyoming, PA
2 inspections $14,000
Guardian Industries
Carleton, MI
6 inspections $14,000

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What to do with this record

Use Joy Cone Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Joy Cone Company against Precision Stamping CO, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Joy Cone Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Joy Cone Company 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 Joy Cone Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joy Cone Company's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Joy Cone Company have? ▼
Joy Cone Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Joy Cone Company had? ▼
Joy Cone Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-18 and the most recent on 2026-03-19. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joy Cone Company? ▼
Joy Cone Company has been assessed $14,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,004 (a 36.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Joy Cone Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Joy Cone Company, 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 Joy Cone Company operate in? ▼
Joy Cone Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). 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 Joy Cone Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Joy Cone Company 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 Joy Cone Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joy Cone Company ranks #25,972 (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 Joy Cone Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joy Cone Company's total OSHA penalty of $14,000 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, Guardian Industries in Carleton, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,000 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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