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Manufacturing · Follansbee, WV

Mountain State Carbon, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mountain State Carbon, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,160
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,643
of 100,495 penalized employers

Mountain State Carbon, LLC in Follansbee, WV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,160. 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 State Carbon, LLC 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. 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, Dewafelbakkers in Maumelle, AR is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
15%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Mountain State Carbon, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mountain State Carbon, LLC runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,160 Top 15% most affordable more affordable than 85% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Mountain State Carbon, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Mountain State Carbon, LLC in Follansbee, WV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 1 violation, translating to 0.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat.

OSHA assessed $1,450 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,160 - a 20.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $580. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-21 to 2018-08-22, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-21

Last Inspection

2018-08-22

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$580

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $580 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,160

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $290 from the initial assessment of $1,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mountain State Carbon, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mountain State Carbon, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 1 7.8
Total Penalty $1,160 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $580 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain State Carbon, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mountain State Carbon, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 State Carbon, LLC have? ▼
Mountain State Carbon, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,160.
How many OSHA inspections has Mountain State Carbon, LLC had? ▼
Mountain State Carbon, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-21 and the most recent on 2018-08-22. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mountain State Carbon, LLC? ▼
Mountain State Carbon, LLC has been assessed $1,160 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,450 (a 20.0% reduction).
What industry does Mountain State Carbon, LLC operate in? ▼
Mountain State Carbon, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324199). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Mountain State Carbon, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mountain State Carbon, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,160 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dewafelbakkers in Maumelle, AR is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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