Manufacturing · Fairview, PA

Matrix Tool, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Matrix Tool, INC. ranks #75,858 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,066
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #75,858
of 99,447 penalized employers

Matrix Tool, INC. in Fairview, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,066. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Matrix Tool, INC. 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,858 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (1.5x 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, Panaderia Contreras 2 in Aurora, CO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #75,858
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 4 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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Matrix Tool, INC.

$2,066
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Matrix Tool, INC. runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,066 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Matrix Tool, INC..

Matrix Tool, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Matrix Tool, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Matrix Tool, INC. is the #29,556 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,066).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,066 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Matrix Tool, INC. Compares

Matrix Tool, 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-11-26

Last Inspection

2016-02-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $517 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,754

Current Penalty Amount

$2,066

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$2,066

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $688 from the initial assessment of $2,754. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Matrix Tool, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Matrix Tool, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	2	8.0
Total Penalty	$2,066	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$517	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Matrix Tool, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,066 here).

CW Price Enterprises INC. $2,066 MO JMD Manufacturing INC $2,066 MN Midwest Wood Products, INC. $2,065 IL Morrison Brothers Company $2,064 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Tigre USA INC. 4 insp. Janesville, WI Eagle Manufacturing Company 4 insp. Wellsburg, WV Lumber and Things, INC 4 insp. Keyser, WV Owens-Brockway Glass Container INC. 4 insp. Streator, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

CW Price Enterprises INC.

Van Buren, MO

2 inspections $2,066

JMD Manufacturing INC

Midwest Wood Products, INC.

Savanna, IL

2 inspections $2,065

Panaderia Contreras 2

Aurora, CO

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Matrix Tool, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Matrix Tool, INC. against CW Price Enterprises INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Matrix Tool, 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 Matrix Tool, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Matrix Tool, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 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 Matrix Tool, INC. have? ▼

Matrix Tool, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,066.

How many OSHA inspections has Matrix Tool, INC. had? ▼

Matrix Tool, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-26 and the most recent on 2016-02-05. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Matrix Tool, INC.? ▼

Matrix Tool, INC. has been assessed $2,066 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,754 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Matrix Tool, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Matrix Tool, INC. has 1 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 Matrix Tool, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Matrix Tool, 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 Matrix Tool, INC. operate in? ▼

Matrix Tool, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333511). 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 Matrix Tool, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Matrix Tool, 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 Matrix Tool, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Matrix Tool, INC. ranks #75,858 (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 Matrix Tool, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Matrix Tool, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,066 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Panaderia Contreras 2 in Aurora, CO 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.