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Manufacturing · Spring Grove, PA

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC ranks #18,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$19,147
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#18,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC in Spring Grove, PA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,147. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC 10 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,460 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The American Bottling Company in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,152 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#18,460
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,147 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.11.614.627.540.453.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANOVER FOODS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 50BELLISIO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16AJM PACKAGING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLAT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 33NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC CLAY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STEEL AND S…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6LIDESTRI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17DIVERSITECH CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7NOX US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 49HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17PMX INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12CABRAS MARINE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 51MAGNITUDE 7 METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30PRESTAGE FOODS OF IO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19HUBBELL LIGHTING INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16WESTERN EXTRUSIONS C…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 35Pixelle Specialty So…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC ranks #8,910 at $19,147 current penalty.

How Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC Compares

Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC's 0.50 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 runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2020-01-03

Last Inspection

2026-05-21

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 6 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,915 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$27,269

Current Penalty Amount

$19,147

Penalty Reduction

29.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,122 from the initial assessment of $27,269. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $19,147 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,915 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,147 here).

The American Bottling Company $19,152 TX Adame Pallets LLC $19,142 WI Kellytoy USA INC $19,140 CA Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company $19,140 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Hanover Foods Corporation 10 insp. Clayton, DE Bellisio Foods, INC. 10 insp. Jackson, OH Ajm Packaging Corporation 10 insp. Taylor, MI Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 10 insp. San Leandro, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The American Bottling Company
Houston, TX
2 inspections $19,152
Adame Pallets LLC
Madison, WI
2 inspections $19,142
Kellytoy USA INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $19,140
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Fort Worth, TX
3 inspections $19,140
Willcutt Block and Supply Company of Tuscaloosa, INC.
Tuscaloosa, AL
2 inspections $19,140

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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 Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 violations across 10 inspections, including 1 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 Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC have? ▼
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,147.
How many OSHA inspections has Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC had? ▼
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-03 and the most recent on 2026-05-21. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC? ▼
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC has been assessed $19,147 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,269 (a 29.8% reduction).
Does Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC has 1 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 Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC operate in? ▼
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322121). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC ranks #18,460 (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 Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC's total OSHA penalty of $19,147 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The American Bottling Company in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,152 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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