Manufacturing · Gettysburg, PA

Morton Buildings, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Morton Buildings, Incorporated ranks #6,029 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty91% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$44,557
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #6,029
of 99,447 penalized employers

Morton Buildings, Incorporated in Gettysburg, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,557. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Morton Buildings, Incorporated 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,029 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Era Industries, INC. in Elk Grove Village, IL is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $22,217 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection: 90.9%
of violations were serious: #6,029
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$44,557
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Morton Buildings, Incorporated runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$44,557 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Morton Buildings, Incorporated.

Morton Buildings, Incorporated has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Morton Buildings, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Morton Buildings, Incorporated is the #3,046 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($44,557).

How Morton Buildings, Incorporated Compares

Morton Buildings, Incorporated's 2.20 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 above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2020-02-21

Last Inspection

2023-02-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,911

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $8,911 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

90.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

9.1% 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

$78,388

Current Penalty Amount

$44,557

Penalty Reduction

43.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,831 from the initial assessment of $78,388. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Morton Buildings, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Morton Buildings, Incorporated	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$44,557	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,911	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Morton Buildings, Incorporated, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,557 here).

Sipi Metals CORP. $44,580 IL Smithfield Foods $44,610 OH Wico Metal Products $44,500 MI JSW Steel USA $44,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Quality Blow Molding INC. 5 insp. Elyria, OH C & F Packing Company, INC. 5 insp. Lake Villa, IL Cullman Casting Corporation 5 insp. Cullman, AL Hutchens Industries 5 insp. Mansfield, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Era Industries, INC.

Elk Grove Village, IL

6 inspections $22,217

Sipi Metals CORP.

Chicago, IL

3 inspections $44,580

Johnson Matthey,INC.

Wayne, PA

4 inspections $44,602

Smithfield Foods

Cincinnati, OH

3 inspections $44,610

Wico Metal Products

Warren, MI

2 inspections $44,500

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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 Morton Buildings, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Morton Buildings, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Morton Buildings, Incorporated have? ▼

Morton Buildings, Incorporated has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,557.

How many OSHA inspections has Morton Buildings, Incorporated had? ▼

Morton Buildings, Incorporated has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-21 and the most recent on 2023-02-16. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Morton Buildings, Incorporated? ▼

Morton Buildings, Incorporated has been assessed $44,557 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $78,388 (a 43.2% reduction).

Does Morton Buildings, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Morton Buildings, Incorporated has 10 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 Morton Buildings, Incorporated operate in? ▼

Morton Buildings, Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332311). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Morton Buildings, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Morton Buildings, Incorporated ranks #6,029 (the top 10% 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 Morton Buildings, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Morton Buildings, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $44,557 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Era Industries, INC. in Elk Grove Village, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,217 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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