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Nazareth Pallet Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. ranks #28,512 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$12,630
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#28,512
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. in Northampton, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,630. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,512 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, International Metal Hose Company in Bellevue, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,630 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#28,512
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,630 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Nazareth Pallet Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARBLE BUILDER DIREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 55EAST BALT BAKERIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CJ FOODS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TFO TECH CO., LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CARONE & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREENCORE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SAFETY STORAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WYRMWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FIRST STRING SPACE, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GEM STATE PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GREDE II LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37B&H MILLWORK & FIXTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56JONES LUMBER GLOSTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VANDIVER STEEL FABRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28RD HENRY & COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLASH4.COM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONNECTICUT STONE SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42HAMBURG FINISHING WO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Nazareth Pallet Comp…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. is the #13,228 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,630).

How Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. Compares

Nazareth Pallet Company, INC.'s 2.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-19

Last Inspection

2018-02-28

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $4,210 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$14,068

Current Penalty Amount

$12,630

Penalty Reduction

10.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,438 from the initial assessment of $14,068. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $12,630 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,210 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nazareth Pallet Company, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,630 here).

Virginia Quilting, INC. $12,630 VA International Metal Hose Company $12,630 OH Twelve Apps INC $12,630 CA Reliable Pallet CO., INC. $12,632 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Marble Builder Direct International, INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH East Balt Bakeries 3 insp. Chicago, IL CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont CORP. 3 insp. Beaumont, CA Tfo Tech CO., LTD 3 insp. Jeffersonville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Virginia Quilting, INC.
LA Crosse, VA
2 inspections $12,630
International Metal Hose Company
Bellevue, OH
2 inspections $12,630
Twelve Apps INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $12,630
Reliable Pallet CO., INC.
Bettendorf, IA
3 inspections $12,632
Selective Industries INC
Marine City, MI
7 inspections $12,625

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nazareth Pallet Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. have? ▼
Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,630.
How many OSHA inspections has Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. had? ▼
Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-19 and the most recent on 2018-02-28. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nazareth Pallet Company, INC.? ▼
Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. has been assessed $12,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,068 (a 10.2% reduction).
Does Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nazareth Pallet Company, INC. ranks #28,512 (the upper 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 Nazareth Pallet Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nazareth Pallet Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,630 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Metal Hose Company in Bellevue, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,630 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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