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Wholesale Trade · Quakertown, PA

Penn Stainless Products INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penn Stainless Products INC. has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$9,939
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#35,585
of 100,495 penalized employers

Penn Stainless Products INC. in Quakertown, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,939. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Penn Stainless Products INC. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Attic Perfect in San Diego, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
65%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Penn Stainless Products INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Penn Stainless Products INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$9,939 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Penn Stainless Products INC.

The federal enforcement record for Penn Stainless Products INC. in Quakertown, PA includes 4 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (75.0%) 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 $16,464 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,939 - a 39.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,485. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2022-04-29 to 2026-03-31, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2022-04-29

Last Inspection

2026-03-31

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,485

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,485 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$16,464

Current Penalty Amount

$9,939

Penalty Reduction

39.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,525 from the initial assessment of $16,464. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Penn Stainless Products INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Penn Stainless Products INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 4 5.4
Total Penalty $9,939 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,485 $4,678
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Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

The Ottawa Grain & Feed CO., INC.
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3 inspections $9,938
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Attic Perfect
San Diego, CA
0 inspections $0
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2 inspections $9,945

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn Stainless Products INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Penn Stainless Products INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Penn Stainless Products INC. have? ▼
Penn Stainless Products INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,939.
How many OSHA inspections has Penn Stainless Products INC. had? ▼
Penn Stainless Products INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-04-29 and the most recent on 2026-03-31. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penn Stainless Products INC.? ▼
Penn Stainless Products INC. has been assessed $9,939 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,464 (a 39.6% reduction).
Does Penn Stainless Products INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Penn Stainless Products INC. has 3 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 Penn Stainless Products INC. operate in? ▼
Penn Stainless Products INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Penn Stainless Products INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Penn Stainless Products INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,939 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Attic Perfect in San Diego, CA is a similar wholesale trade 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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