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Northwest Bank

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Bank has a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,098
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,068
of 100,495 penalized employers

Northwest Bank in Erie, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,098. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northwest Bank 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Finance & Insurance industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Keystone Southwest Insurance in Rockwall, TX is another finance & insurance employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
50%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Northwest Bank compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Finance & Insurance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Bank runs far above peers (19.7x 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

$6,098 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Northwest Bank

The federal enforcement record for Northwest Bank in Erie, PA includes 3 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 1.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (50.0%) 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 $9,424 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $6,098 - a 35.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,033. Against the Finance & Insurance industry average of $309 per employer, this record runs far above peers (19.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-10-16 to 2021-10-01, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-10-16

Last Inspection

2021-10-01

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$853

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $2,033 per inspection vs. the Finance & Insurance average of $853.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$9,424

Current Penalty Amount

$6,098

Penalty Reduction

35.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,326 from the initial assessment of $9,424. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Finance & Insurance

How Northwest Bank compares to the Finance & Insurance sector, which has 764 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Bank Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.4
Violations 4 0.3
Total Penalty $6,098 $309
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,033 $853
View all 764 employers in Finance & Insurance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwest Bank safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Bank's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Finance & Insurance industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northwest Bank have? ▼
Northwest Bank has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,098.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Bank had? ▼
Northwest Bank has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-16 and the most recent on 2021-10-01. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Bank? ▼
Northwest Bank has been assessed $6,098 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,424 (a 35.3% reduction).
Does Northwest Bank have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Bank has 2 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 Northwest Bank operate in? ▼
Northwest Bank operates in the Finance & Insurance sector (NAICS code 521110). This industry has 764 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 277 total OSHA inspections and $236,266 in cumulative penalties.
How does Northwest Bank's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Bank's total OSHA penalty of $6,098 is above the Finance & Insurance industry average of $309 per employer (19.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.4 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keystone Southwest Insurance in Rockwall, TX is a similar finance & insurance employer with $0 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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