Manufacturing · Sayreville, NJ

Sabert Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sabert Corporation ranks #1,245 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty57% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$122,793
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #1,245
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sabert Corporation in Sayreville, NJ has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $122,793. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 126 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 Sabert Corporation 9 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,245 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $21,564 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. For comparison, Garland Sales, INC. in Dalton, GA is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $144,213 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection: 57.1%
of violations were serious: #1,245
of 99,447 penalized employers: $21,564
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 64/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (1.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $22K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($22K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Sabert Corporation

$122,793
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Sabert Corporation runs far above peers (7.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$122,793 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sabert Corporation.

Sabert Corporation has 9 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.

Sabert Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sabert Corporation is the #686 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($122,793). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Sabert Corporation ranks #1,458 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($21,564).

Combined federal exposure here: $122,793 OSHA penalties plus $21,564 WHD back wages (14.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sabert Corporation Compares

Sabert Corporation's 1.56 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 far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-05-05

Last Inspection

2024-03-08

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,644

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $13,644 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

57.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

35.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$215,696

Current Penalty Amount

$122,793

Penalty Reduction

43.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$144,357

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $92,903 from the initial assessment of $215,696. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$21,564

Employees Affected

126

WHD Violations

126

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$171

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$21,564

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sabert Corporation owed $21,564 in back wages to 126 employees across 1 case and 126 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 Sabert Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sabert Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	2.6
Violations	14	8.0
Total Penalty	$122,793	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,644	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($122,793 here).

Hoeganaes CORP $122,900 TN Southern Hens, INC. $122,931 MS Dixon Ticonderoga Company $122,952 WI Foam Holdings, INC. $122,994 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Cleveland - Cliffs Cleveland Works, LLC 9 insp. Cleveland, OH Action Manufacturing Company 9 insp. Bristol, PA Federal Cartridge Company 9 insp. Anoka, MN Smithfield Foods, INC. 9 insp. Smithfield, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Exide Technologies

Salina, KS

22 inspections $144,339

R. Stresau Laboratory, INC.

Spooner, WI

3 inspections $144,256

Maplewood Beverage Packers LLC

Maplewood, NJ

9 inspections $144,225

Garland Sales, INC.

Dalton, GA

9 inspections $144,213

Forest Green Products Inc.

Fontana, CA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Sabert Corporation also carries $21,564 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 Sabert Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sabert Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 9 inspections, including 8 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 Sabert Corporation have? ▼

Sabert Corporation has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $122,793.

How many OSHA inspections has Sabert Corporation had? ▼

Sabert Corporation has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-05 and the most recent on 2024-03-08. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sabert Corporation? ▼

Sabert Corporation has been assessed $122,793 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $215,696 (a 43.1% reduction). Additionally, $21,564 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Sabert Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sabert Corporation has 8 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Sabert Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sabert Corporation, resulting in $21,564 in back wages owed to 126 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Sabert Corporation operate in? ▼

Sabert Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333993). 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 Sabert Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Sabert 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 $21,564 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Sabert Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sabert Corporation ranks #1,245 (the top 1% 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 Sabert Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sabert Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $122,793 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garland Sales, INC. in Dalton, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $144,213 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.