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Manufacturing · Ford City, PA

Natures Blend Wood Products

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Natures Blend Wood Products has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,338
of 100,495 penalized employers

Natures Blend Wood Products in Ford City, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Natures Blend Wood Products 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hood Eic, LLC in Sparks, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
38%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Natures Blend Wood Products compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Natures Blend Wood Products runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Natures Blend Wood Products

The federal enforcement record for Natures Blend Wood Products in Ford City, PA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,464 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,000 - a 38.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,333. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-05-09 to 2023-07-25, a window of roughly 6 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-05-09

Last Inspection

2023-07-25

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$6,464

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

38.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,464 from the initial assessment of $6,464. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Natures Blend Wood Products compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Natures Blend Wood Products Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $4,000 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,333 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Natures Blend Wood Products safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Natures Blend Wood Products's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Natures Blend Wood Products have? ▼
Natures Blend Wood Products has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Natures Blend Wood Products had? ▼
Natures Blend Wood Products has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-09 and the most recent on 2023-07-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Natures Blend Wood Products? ▼
Natures Blend Wood Products has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,464 (a 38.1% reduction).
Does Natures Blend Wood Products have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Natures Blend Wood Products has 1 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 Natures Blend Wood Products operate in? ▼
Natures Blend Wood Products operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Natures Blend Wood Products's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Natures Blend Wood Products's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hood Eic, LLC in Sparks, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,000 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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