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Manufacturing · Ford City, PA

Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. in Ford City, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eugene Pipe LLC in Eugene, OR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 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 Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIMBO QSR OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STANPAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ACADIAN FINE FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22AGGREGATE PLANT PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22URIMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED ROTORCRAFT, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARSHALL GENUINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARNEL INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NITE OWL PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERIBOLT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G & J CONTAINER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWEST POWDER COATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEBRASKALAND TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BCDIRECT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DFW PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VANTRAN INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN STANDARD BR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ARLINGTON INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MICROSUN ELECTRONICS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Nature's Blend Wood …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. ranks #32,174 at $1,050 current penalty.

How Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. Compares

Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC.'s 1.50 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-21

Last Inspection

2024-10-01

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,050 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $1,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

Met Pro INC. $1,050 PR Eugene Pipe LLC $1,050 OR Arctic Sole Seafoods, INC. $1,050 AK Fabral, INC $1,050 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC 2 insp. Zanesville, OH Stanpac 2 insp. Totowa, NJ Acadian Fine Foods, L.L.C. 2 insp. Church Point, LA Aggregate Plant Products CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Met Pro INC.
Mayaguez, PR
3 inspections $1,050
Eugene Pipe LLC
Eugene, OR
2 inspections $1,050
Fabral, INC
Cedar City, UT
2 inspections $1,050
Arctic Sole Seafoods, INC.
Dutch Harbor, AK
2 inspections $1,050
Stromberg Sheet Metal Works, INC.
Raleigh, NC
3 inspections $1,050

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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 Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. have? ▼
Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. had? ▼
Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-21 and the most recent on 2024-10-01. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC.? ▼
Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. 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 Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC. ranks #85,936 (the lower 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 Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nature's Blend Wood Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,050 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, Eugene Pipe LLC in Eugene, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,050 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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