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National Manufacturing CO., INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Manufacturing CO., INC ranks #3,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 19 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$69,892
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#3,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Manufacturing CO., INC in Chatham, NJ has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $69,892. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Manufacturing CO., INC 8 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carolina Skiff LLC in Waycross, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $69,917 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
#3,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.4 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 National Manufacturing CO., INC runs well above peers (4.4x 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

$69,892 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($69,892) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $69,892 $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 National Manufacturing CO., INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.11.515.32942.856.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACS MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28SIC LAZARO U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27CATERPILLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4BASIC GRAIN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35ELBERTA CRATE & BOX …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32FRITO-LAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11ICICLE SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ST. JOHNS SHIP BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53THE JAMES SKINNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51EAB FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13TAYLOR FARMS TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT DIESEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54National Manufacturi…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19
National Manufacturing CO., INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

National Manufacturing CO., INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, National Manufacturing CO., INC ranks #1,615 at $69,892 current penalty.

How National Manufacturing CO., INC Compares

National Manufacturing CO., INC's 2.38 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 (4.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-12-16

Last Inspection

2019-11-05

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,737

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $8,737 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$102,297

Current Penalty Amount

$69,892

Penalty Reduction

31.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,405 from the initial assessment of $102,297. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How National Manufacturing CO., INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Manufacturing CO., INC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $69,892 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,737 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for National Manufacturing CO., INC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($69,892 here).

Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services, LLC $69,883 OH Champion Home Builders, INC. $69,909 TX Valmont Utility $69,911 KS Heritage Plastics, INC. $69,916 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Acs Manufacturing, INC. 8 insp. Denison, TX Sic Lazaro U.S. INC. 8 insp. Milwaukee, WI Caterpillar, INC. 8 insp. East Peoria, IL Basic Grain Products, INC. 8 insp. Coldwater, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services, LLC
Dayton, OH
4 inspections $69,883
Champion Home Builders, INC.
Athens, TX
2 inspections $69,909
Valmont Utility
El Dorado, KS
4 inspections $69,911
Heritage Plastics, INC.
Picayune, MS
3 inspections $69,916
Carolina Skiff LLC
Waycross, GA
4 inspections $69,917

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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 National Manufacturing CO., INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Manufacturing CO., INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 19 violations across 8 inspections, including 17 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 National Manufacturing CO., INC have? ▼
National Manufacturing CO., INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $69,892.
How many OSHA inspections has National Manufacturing CO., INC had? ▼
National Manufacturing CO., INC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-16 and the most recent on 2019-11-05. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Manufacturing CO., INC? ▼
National Manufacturing CO., INC has been assessed $69,892 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,297 (a 31.7% reduction).
Does National Manufacturing CO., INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Manufacturing CO., INC has 17 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 National Manufacturing CO., INC operate in? ▼
National Manufacturing CO., INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does National Manufacturing CO., INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Manufacturing CO., INC ranks #3,127 (the top 5% 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 National Manufacturing CO., INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Manufacturing CO., INC's total OSHA penalty of $69,892 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carolina Skiff LLC in Waycross, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $69,917 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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