Manufacturing · Philadelphia, PA

Newman & Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Newman & Company ranks #2,385 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty92% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$82,850
OSHA penalties: 52
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #2,385
of 99,447 penalized employers

Newman & Company in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $82,850. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Newman & Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 52 violations, averaging 26.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,385 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 48 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $142,404 in back wages owed to 149 affected workers. For comparison, Red River Commodities, INC. in Fargo, ND is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $225,000 in current penalties.

26.0
violations per inspection: 92.3%
of violations were serious: #2,385
of 99,447 penalized employers: $142,404
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (26.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $142K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($142K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Newman & Company

$82,850
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Newman & Company runs far above peers (5.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$82,850 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Newman & Company.

Newman & Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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.

Newman & Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Newman & Company is the #1,247 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($82,850). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Newman & Company at rank #191 of 4,429 employers ($142,404 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $82,850 OSHA penalties plus $142,404 WHD back wages (63.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Newman & Company Compares

Newman & Company's 26.00 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 far above peers (5.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-14

Last Inspection

2010-06-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

26.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$41,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 26.0 violations per visit. That's $41,425 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

92.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$82,850

Current Penalty Amount

$82,850

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$225,254

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$142,404

Employees Affected

149

WHD Violations

150

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$956

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$142,404

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Newman & Company owed $142,404 in back wages to 149 employees across 1 case and 150 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Newman & Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Newman & Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	52	8.0
Total Penalty	$82,850	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$41,425	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($82,850 here).

Southern Parallel Forest Products CORP. $82,843 AL Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America INC. $82,875 OH Dominion Industries $82,800 GA Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC $82,785 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A.F.L. Quality, INC. (DBA. a.F.L. Web Printing) 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ RC Home Showcase, INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Nonpareil Corporation 2 insp. Blackfoot, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lmi Finishing, INC.

Catoosa, OK

2 inspections $225,444

Red River Commodities, INC.

Fargo, ND

2 inspections $225,000

Pride Plating, INC.

Grove, OK

2 inspections $225,000

Pukall Lumber Company, INC.

Arbor Vitae, WI

3 inspections $225,852

Thomas Foods International

Swedesboro, NJ

3 inspections $226,000

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What to do with this record

Use Newman & Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Newman & Company also carries $142,404 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 Newman & Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Newman & Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 2 inspections, including 48 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 Newman & Company have? ▼

Newman & Company has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 48 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $82,850.

How many OSHA inspections has Newman & Company had? ▼

Newman & Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-14 and the most recent on 2010-06-24. This averages 26.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Newman & Company? ▼

Newman & Company has been assessed $82,850 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $142,404 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Newman & Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Newman & Company has 48 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 Newman & Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Newman & Company, resulting in $142,404 in back wages owed to 149 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Newman & Company operate in? ▼

Newman & Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322130). 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 Newman & Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Newman & Company 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 $142,404 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Newman & Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Newman & Company ranks #2,385 (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 Newman & Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Newman & Company's total OSHA penalty of $82,850 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Red River Commodities, INC. in Fargo, ND is a similar manufacturing employer with $225,000 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.