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Manufacturing · Gordonsville, VA

Klockner Pentaplast of America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Klockner Pentaplast of America INC ranks #74,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,229
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#74,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Klockner Pentaplast of America INC in Gordonsville, VA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,229. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Klockner Pentaplast of America INC 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,514 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 well above peers (2.3x 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, VSI Supply in Bremo Bluff, VA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,514
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,229 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.00.116.03247.963.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20ROYAL ALUMINUM CO., …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31EAGLE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19PROFILE INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 42RESERS FINE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7KAISER ALUMINUM WARR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7HAMMOND ROTO FINISH …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 61FICOSA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26TRANE US INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9BS&B SAFETY SYSTEMS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13TODD PACIFIC SHIPYAR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13EMERALD STEEL PROCES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 41GEORGIA PACIFIC MONT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6DECEUNINCK NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8PRO-SERVE FEEDS INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28THE DYSON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31PLASTICO PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 43TOYOTA INDUSTRIES CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10KAMPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21Klockner Pentaplast …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3
Klockner Pentaplast of America INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Klockner Pentaplast of America INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Klockner Pentaplast of America INC ranks #29,143 at $2,229 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $2,229 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Klockner Pentaplast of America INC Compares

Klockner Pentaplast of America INC's 0.50 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-10-06

Last Inspection

2024-11-18

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$372

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $372 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$7,460

Current Penalty Amount

$2,229

Penalty Reduction

70.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,229

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,231 from the initial assessment of $7,460. 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Klockner Pentaplast of America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $2,229 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $372 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Klockner Pentaplast of America INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,229 here).

Daehan Solution Georgia, LLC $2,228 GA Elm City Cheese CO., INC. $2,230 CT P & a Metal Fab INC $2,230 OR Maxon Industries, INC. $2,231 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 6 insp. Chattanooga, TN Royal Aluminum CO., INC. 6 insp. Newark, NJ Eagle Natrium LLC 6 insp. Proctor, WV Profile INC 6 insp. MC Kenzie, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Daehan Solution Georgia, LLC
West Point, GA
2 inspections $2,228
Rimtec
Burlington, NJ
0 inspections $0
VSI Supply
Bremo Bluff, VA
0 inspections $0
Elm City Cheese CO., INC.
Hamden, CT
2 inspections $2,230
Strongwell Corporation
Bristol, VA
2 inspections $2,230

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Klockner Pentaplast of America INC against Daehan Solution Georgia, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Klockner Pentaplast of America INC 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Klockner Pentaplast of America INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 6 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC have? ▼
Klockner Pentaplast of America INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,229.
How many OSHA inspections has Klockner Pentaplast of America INC had? ▼
Klockner Pentaplast of America INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-06 and the most recent on 2024-11-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Klockner Pentaplast of America INC? ▼
Klockner Pentaplast of America INC has been assessed $2,229 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,460 (a 70.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Klockner Pentaplast of America INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Klockner Pentaplast of America INC 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.
Has Klockner Pentaplast of America INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Klockner Pentaplast of America INC, 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC operate in? ▼
Klockner Pentaplast of America INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326113). 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Klockner Pentaplast of America INC 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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Klockner Pentaplast of America INC ranks #74,514 (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 Klockner Pentaplast of America INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Klockner Pentaplast of America INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,229 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, VSI Supply in Bremo Bluff, VA 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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