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Manufacturing · Keeseville, NY

Mountain Lake Services Foundation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mountain Lake Services Foundation ranks #32,436 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$10,980
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,436
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mountain Lake Services Foundation in Keeseville, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mountain Lake Services Foundation 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,436 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, INC. in Apollo, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,978 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#32,436
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Mountain Lake Services Foundation runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,980 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Mountain Lake Services Foundation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.784.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGFORD FOODS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARCOUSTICS USA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CLIFFORD W. ESTES, C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Mountain Lake Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Mountain Lake Services Foundation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Mountain Lake Services Foundation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Mountain Lake Services Foundation is the #14,794 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,980).

How Mountain Lake Services Foundation Compares

Mountain Lake Services Foundation's 5.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-02

Last Inspection

2019-12-13

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,490

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $5,490 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$50,121

Current Penalty Amount

$10,980

Penalty Reduction

78.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,141 from the initial assessment of $50,121. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mountain Lake Services Foundation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mountain Lake Services Foundation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $10,980 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,490 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mountain Lake Services Foundation, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,980 here).

H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, INC. $10,978 PA Universal Molding Extrusion Company, INC. $10,985 CA Northstar Steel Fabricating, INC. $10,975 WI GK Welding INC. $10,975 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, INC.
Apollo, PA
3 inspections $10,978
Universal Molding Extrusion Company, INC.
Downey, CA
3 inspections $10,985
Northstar Steel Fabricating, INC.
Rhinelander, WI
4 inspections $10,975
GK Welding INC.
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $10,975
Knape & Vogt MFG CO
Grand Rapids, MI
8 inspections $10,975

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What to do with this record

Use Mountain Lake Services Foundation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Mountain Lake Services Foundation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mountain Lake Services Foundation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Mountain Lake Services Foundation have? ▼
Mountain Lake Services Foundation has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,980.
How many OSHA inspections has Mountain Lake Services Foundation had? ▼
Mountain Lake Services Foundation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-02 and the most recent on 2019-12-13. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mountain Lake Services Foundation? ▼
Mountain Lake Services Foundation has been assessed $10,980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,121 (a 78.1% reduction).
Does Mountain Lake Services Foundation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mountain Lake Services Foundation has 8 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 Mountain Lake Services Foundation operate in? ▼
Mountain Lake Services Foundation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mountain Lake Services Foundation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mountain Lake Services Foundation ranks #32,436 (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 Mountain Lake Services Foundation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mountain Lake Services Foundation's total OSHA penalty of $10,980 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, H.W. Nicholson Welding & Manufacturing, INC. in Apollo, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,978 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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