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McDowell and Walker, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McDowell and Walker, INC. ranks #1,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty38% serious
$115,000
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

McDowell and Walker, INC. in Afton, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $115,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McDowell and Walker, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,383 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LM Wind Power Blades in Grand Forks, ND is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $115,000 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#1,383
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How McDowell and Walker, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McDowell and Walker, INC. runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$115,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($115,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $115,000 $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 McDowell and Walker, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDLG, INC. DBA PHENI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30W.D. TOWNLEY AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHARLES GREER LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CORPUS CHRISTI GASKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMM STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SALSBURY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18IGLOO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VERSO LUKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERDAU MACSTEEL JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40FEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CHURCH & DWIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANDI-HOUSE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FLYER OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10McDowell and Walker,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
McDowell and Walker, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

McDowell and Walker, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, McDowell and Walker, INC. ranks #756 at $115,000 current penalty.

How McDowell and Walker, INC. Compares

McDowell and Walker, INC.'s 8.00 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-12-02

Last Inspection

2024-11-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$57,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $57,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

37.5% of total

2

Willful

12.5% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$203,039

Current Penalty Amount

$115,000

Penalty Reduction

43.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $88,039 from the initial assessment of $203,039. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How McDowell and Walker, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McDowell and Walker, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $115,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $57,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McDowell and Walker, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($115,000 here).

LM Wind Power Blades $115,000 ND Kenmore Envelope Company, INC. $114,870 VA Concrete Systems, INC. $115,200 NH Associated Spring - Barnes Group, INC. $115,243 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. & John M. Dudley 2 insp. Phenix City, AL W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Summersville, MO Charles Greer Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

LM Wind Power Blades
Grand Forks, ND
3 inspections $115,000
Kenmore Envelope Company, INC.
Richmond, VA
5 inspections $114,870
Concrete Systems, INC.
Hudson, NH
3 inspections $115,200
Associated Spring - Barnes Group, INC.
Bristol, CT
5 inspections $115,243
Cives Steel Company
Augusta, ME
3 inspections $114,740

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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 McDowell and Walker, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McDowell and Walker, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 McDowell and Walker, INC. have? ▼
McDowell and Walker, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $115,000.
How many OSHA inspections has McDowell and Walker, INC. had? ▼
McDowell and Walker, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-12-02 and the most recent on 2024-11-13. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McDowell and Walker, INC.? ▼
McDowell and Walker, INC. has been assessed $115,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $203,039 (a 43.4% reduction).
Does McDowell and Walker, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McDowell and Walker, INC. has 6 serious violations, 2 willful 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 McDowell and Walker, INC. operate in? ▼
McDowell and Walker, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McDowell and Walker, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McDowell and Walker, INC. ranks #1,383 (the top 1% 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 McDowell and Walker, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McDowell and Walker, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $115,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, LM Wind Power Blades in Grand Forks, ND is a similar manufacturing employer with $115,000 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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