Manufacturing · Hazleton, PA

Peco Pallet, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Peco Pallet, Incorporated ranks #5,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 17 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty65% serious
$47,320
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#5,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Peco Pallet, Incorporated in Hazleton, PA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Peco Pallet, Incorporated 7 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Amazing Nutra INC. in Moonachie, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $47,324 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#5,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Peco Pallet, Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Peco Pallet, Incorporated runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$47,320 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Peco Pallet, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0021.843.565.387OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOBERWEIS DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 38U.S. CHUTES CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 40PALLETONE OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4LYON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14CLARKE PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 72MAUMEE ASSEMBLY & ST…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 19LARSEN MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20FARMERS' RICE COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15KRAFTUBE INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13TRANE U.S. INC. DBA …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 3POLYSTAR INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30VPP GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43NORTH AMERICAN STAIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 22MAX 200 PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32ARLINGTON PLATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 83SUBURBAN PLASTICS CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28CHEESE MERCHANTS OF …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14DIAMOND PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 45LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5ARTHUR PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12Peco Pallet, Incorpo…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17
Peco Pallet, Incorporated has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Peco Pallet, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Peco Pallet, Incorporated is the #2,822 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($47,320).

How Peco Pallet, Incorporated Compares

Peco Pallet, Incorporated's 2.43 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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2013-04-29

Last Inspection

2025-02-28

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $6,760 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

35.3% 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

$100,495

Current Penalty Amount

$47,320

Penalty Reduction

52.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $53,175 from the initial assessment of $100,495. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Peco Pallet, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Peco Pallet, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $47,320 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,760 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,320 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

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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 Peco Pallet, Incorporated safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Peco Pallet, Incorporated's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 17 violations across 7 inspections, including 11 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 Peco Pallet, Incorporated have?
Peco Pallet, Incorporated has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,320.
How many OSHA inspections has Peco Pallet, Incorporated had?
Peco Pallet, Incorporated has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-29 and the most recent on 2025-02-28. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Peco Pallet, Incorporated?
Peco Pallet, Incorporated has been assessed $47,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $100,495 (a 52.9% reduction).
Does Peco Pallet, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Peco Pallet, Incorporated has 11 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 Peco Pallet, Incorporated operate in?
Peco Pallet, Incorporated 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 Peco Pallet, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Peco Pallet, Incorporated ranks #5,549 (the top 10% 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 Peco Pallet, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average?
Peco Pallet, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $47,320 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amazing Nutra INC. in Moonachie, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,324 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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