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Manufacturing · Punxsutawney, PA

Proform Powdered Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Proform Powdered Metals, INC. ranks #17,324 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty64% serious
$20,200
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#17,324
of 99,447 penalized employers

Proform Powdered Metals, INC. in Punxsutawney, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Proform Powdered Metals, INC. 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,324 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Haulotte North America Manufacturing in Archbold, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,200 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
64.3%
of violations were serious
#17,324
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 49/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Proform Powdered Metals, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Proform Powdered Metals, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,200 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Proform Powdered Metals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0015.230.445.660.8OSHA inspectionsViolations cited7S PACKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24HUNTINGTON INGALLS I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52ST. LOUIS COLD DRAWN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 58AGROPUR, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25ALABAMA METAL INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PRECISION PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19SPRINGCO METAL COATI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ARCH ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11WAUKEGAN STEEL, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SETZER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14NORTH AMERICAN PRECA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SUPERIOR METAL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8RAYTHEON, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4HIGHPOINT FINISHING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12HOLLY FRONTIER CHEYE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10COASTAL STONE WORKS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13JP INDUSTRIAL PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TECHNIPAC INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ROYAL METAL POWDERS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33Proform Powdered Met…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14
Proform Powdered Metals, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Proform Powdered Metals, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Proform Powdered Metals, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,388 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,200 assessed).

How Proform Powdered Metals, INC. Compares

Proform Powdered Metals, INC.'s 2.80 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-12-12

Last Inspection

2018-10-30

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,040

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $4,040 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

64.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

35.7% 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

$33,527

Current Penalty Amount

$20,200

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,327 from the initial assessment of $33,527. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Proform Powdered Metals, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Proform Powdered Metals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $20,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,040 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Proform Powdered Metals, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,200 here).

Bismarck Steel LLC $20,200 WV Undercar Products Group INC. $20,200 MI Bisley Fabrication, INC. $20,200 WI Haulotte North America Manufacturing $20,200 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

7s Packing LLC 5 insp. San Angelo, TX Huntington Ingalls Incorporated 5 insp. Pascagoula, MS ST. Louis Cold Drawn, INC. 5 insp. Saint Louis, MO Agropur, INC. 5 insp. Luxemburg, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bismarck Steel LLC
Dunbar, WV
6 inspections $20,200
Undercar Products Group INC.
Wyoming, MI
3 inspections $20,200
Bisley Fabrication, INC.
Gresham, WI
2 inspections $20,200
Haulotte North America Manufacturing
Archbold, OH
2 inspections $20,200
Whitson Lumber Company, INC.
Clarksville, TN
2 inspections $20,200

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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 Proform Powdered Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Proform Powdered Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Proform Powdered Metals, INC. have? ▼
Proform Powdered Metals, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Proform Powdered Metals, INC. had? ▼
Proform Powdered Metals, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-12 and the most recent on 2018-10-30. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Proform Powdered Metals, INC.? ▼
Proform Powdered Metals, INC. has been assessed $20,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,527 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Proform Powdered Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Proform Powdered Metals, INC. has 9 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 Proform Powdered Metals, INC. operate in? ▼
Proform Powdered Metals, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332117). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Proform Powdered Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Proform Powdered Metals, INC. ranks #17,324 (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 Proform Powdered Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Proform Powdered Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,200 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Haulotte North America Manufacturing in Archbold, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,200 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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