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Philpac Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Philpac Corporation ranks #59,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,278
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Philpac Corporation in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,278. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 4 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Philpac Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 $8,375 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Neiman Enterprises, INC. in Spearfish, SD is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,652 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#59,596
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,375
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $8K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($8K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Philpac Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Philpac Corporation runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$4,278 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Philpac Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARE MILLING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37FORBO FLOORING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PEKING NOODLE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRICE RUBBER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SMITH-BLAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APPIAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TANNER TIMBER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FLEXO CONVERTERS USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENCOMPASS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVONIK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADVANCED DIGITAL CAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUPER MIX OF WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HOHMANN & BARNARD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5H & M PLATING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INFICON EDC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MIAMI TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NATIONAL VINYL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Philpac Corporation, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Philpac Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Philpac Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Philpac Corporation is the #24,523 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,278). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Philpac Corporation ranks #2,502 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($8,375).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,278 OSHA penalties plus $8,375 WHD back wages (66.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Philpac Corporation Compares

Philpac Corporation's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-04

Last Inspection

2018-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,139

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,139 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,704

Current Penalty Amount

$4,278

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$12,653

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,426 from the initial assessment of $5,704. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,375
Employees Affected
3
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,792
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,375

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Philpac Corporation owed $8,375 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 4 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 Philpac Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Philpac Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $4,278 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,139 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Philpac Corporation, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,278 here).

Reline America $4,278 VA Zen Stoneworks $4,280 ME California Shellfish Company INC $4,280 OR MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 $4,280 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ware Milling Company, INC. 2 insp. Waycross, GA Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Price Rubber CORP. 2 insp. Montgomery, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pdi Ground Support Systems
Solon, OH
4 inspections $12,653
Therm Incorporated
Ithaca, NY
3 inspections $12,653
Neiman Enterprises, INC.
Spearfish, SD
2 inspections $12,652
Arbor Industries, INC.
Lincoln, NE
2 inspections $12,650
Bluescope Buildings North America INC
Jackson, TN
5 inspections $12,650

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What to do with this record

Use Philpac Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Philpac Corporation against Pdi Ground Support Systems, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Philpac Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Philpac Corporation also carries $8,375 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 Philpac Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Philpac Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Philpac Corporation have? ▼
Philpac Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,278.
How many OSHA inspections has Philpac Corporation had? ▼
Philpac Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-04 and the most recent on 2018-08-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Philpac Corporation? ▼
Philpac Corporation has been assessed $4,278 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,704 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $8,375 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Philpac Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Philpac Corporation 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.
Has Philpac Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Philpac Corporation, resulting in $8,375 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Philpac Corporation operate in? ▼
Philpac Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). 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 Philpac Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Philpac Corporation 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 $8,375 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Philpac Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Philpac Corporation ranks #59,596 (the lower half 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 Philpac Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Philpac Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $4,278 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, Neiman Enterprises, INC. in Spearfish, SD is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,652 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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