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North American Machine Works, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North American Machine Works, INC. ranks #23,546 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$15,308
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,546
of 99,447 penalized employers

North American Machine Works, INC. in Folcroft, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,308. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North American Machine Works, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,546 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Jones Welding Company, INC. in Mobile, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,309 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#23,546
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 North American Machine Works, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,308 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 North American Machine Works, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Knowlton Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MODEL SCREW PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HARVEST RICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOME BREW MART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ACME MACHELL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERIFORGE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN NICKELOID C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERSEN USA ACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & B PIPING (W), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SALERNO PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLAS MOLDED PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUGLER OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PENTAGON SURFACES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEMESIS METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS PAPER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 122 SISTERS FOOD GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THERMOSEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12North American Machi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
North American Machine Works, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

North American Machine Works, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: North American Machine Works, INC. is the #11,167 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,308).

How North American Machine Works, INC. Compares

North American Machine Works, INC.'s 4.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-15

Last Inspection

2022-08-12

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,654

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,654 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$26,601

Current Penalty Amount

$15,308

Penalty Reduction

42.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,293 from the initial assessment of $26,601. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How North American Machine Works, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North American Machine Works, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $15,308 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,654 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North American Machine Works, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,308 here).

Nasonville Dairy, INC. $15,308 WI Jones Welding Company, INC. $15,309 AL Wright Printing $15,309 NE Prime Wheel Corporation $15,305 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amsted Rail Company, INC. 2 insp. Groveport, OH Knowlton Technologies LLC 2 insp. Watertown, NY Model Screw Products, INC. 2 insp. Clearwater, FL Harvest Rice, INC. 2 insp. Weiner, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nasonville Dairy, INC.
Marshfield, WI
3 inspections $15,308
Jones Welding Company, INC.
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $15,309
Wright Printing
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $15,309
Prime Wheel Corporation
Gardena, CA
4 inspections $15,305
Day Polymer Resources, LLC
Wadsworth, OH
2 inspections $15,312

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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 North American Machine Works, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North American Machine Works, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 North American Machine Works, INC. have? ▼
North American Machine Works, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,308.
How many OSHA inspections has North American Machine Works, INC. had? ▼
North American Machine Works, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-15 and the most recent on 2022-08-12. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North American Machine Works, INC.? ▼
North American Machine Works, INC. has been assessed $15,308 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,601 (a 42.5% reduction).
Does North American Machine Works, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North American Machine Works, INC. has 6 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 North American Machine Works, INC. operate in? ▼
North American Machine Works, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North American Machine Works, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North American Machine Works, INC. ranks #23,546 (the top quarter 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 North American Machine Works, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North American Machine Works, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,308 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, Jones Welding Company, INC. in Mobile, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,309 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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