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Manufacturing · York, PA

Multi-Color Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Multi-Color Corporation ranks #17,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,959
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#17,642
of 99,447 penalized employers

Multi-Color Corporation in York, 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: $19,959. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Multi-Color Corporation 4 times over 8 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 #17,642 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Hollingsworth & Vose Company in East Walpole, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $19,950 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#17,642
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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How Multi-Color Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Multi-Color Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$19,959 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Multi-Color Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0013.927.841.755.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR PALLETS & REC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 37GALVION BALLISTICS L…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LAZARUS ENERGY LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19TURMAN SAWMILL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6HP HOOD LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MARY'S GONE CRACKERS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ADCO PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 53AVERY DENNISON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3T M POLY-FILM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NICHE POLYMER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9KAISER ALUMINUM, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8RTI ADVANCED FORMING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6KEYSTONE FOODS LLC D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7GARRISON BROTHERS LU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9NOR-CAL BEVERAGE CO.…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MCVANTAGE PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ADVANCED COATINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22PIOLAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RENOSOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9PROFILE FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9Multi-Color Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2
Multi-Color Corporation 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.

Multi-Color Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Multi-Color Corporation sits at penalty rank #8,540 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($19,959 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $19,959 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Multi-Color Corporation Compares

Multi-Color Corporation'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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-02-13

Last Inspection

2025-06-03

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,990

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $4,990 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$36,070

Current Penalty Amount

$19,959

Penalty Reduction

44.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,959

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,111 from the initial assessment of $36,070. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
2

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Multi-Color Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Multi-Color Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $19,959 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,990 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Multi-Color Corporation, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,959 here).

SPX Heat Transfer INC. $19,960 OK AC Foundry Incorporated DBA Melling Engineered Aluminum Castings $19,950 MI Hollingsworth & Vose Company $19,950 MA Harloff Manufacturing Company $19,950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Taylor Pallets & Recycling, INC. 4 insp. Winder, GA Galvion Ballistics LTD. 4 insp. Newport, VT Lazarus Energy LLC 4 insp. Nixon, TX Turman Sawmill 4 insp. Hillsville, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

SPX Heat Transfer INC.
Tulsa, OK
2 inspections $19,960
Rentech Boiler Services, Inc
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
Epcon Industrial Systems
Conroe, TX
0 inspections $0
AC Foundry Incorporated DBA Melling Engineered Aluminum Castings
Battle Creek, MI
4 inspections $19,950
Hollingsworth & Vose Company
East Walpole, MA
3 inspections $19,950

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What to do with this record

Use Multi-Color Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Multi-Color Corporation against SPX Heat Transfer INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Multi-Color Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Multi-Color Corporation 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 Multi-Color Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Multi-Color Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Multi-Color Corporation have? ▼
Multi-Color Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,959.
How many OSHA inspections has Multi-Color Corporation had? ▼
Multi-Color Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-13 and the most recent on 2025-06-03. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Multi-Color Corporation? ▼
Multi-Color Corporation has been assessed $19,959 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,070 (a 44.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Multi-Color Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Multi-Color Corporation has 2 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 Multi-Color Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Multi-Color Corporation, 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 Multi-Color Corporation operate in? ▼
Multi-Color Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323111). 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 Multi-Color Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Multi-Color Corporation 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 Multi-Color Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Multi-Color Corporation ranks #17,642 (the top quarter 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 Multi-Color Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Multi-Color Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $19,959 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hollingsworth & Vose Company in East Walpole, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,950 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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