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Salem Frame Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salem Frame Company ranks #60,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,158
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#60,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Salem Frame Company in Salem, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,158. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Salem Frame Company 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,423 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. For comparison, Direct Mail Printers, INC. in Wichita, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,158 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,423
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Salem Frame Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Salem Frame Company runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,158 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Salem Frame Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.112.52333.443.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPREME OIL COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KESSLER THERMOMETER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SESCO TERMINAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SAFAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35STARWEST BOTANICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRIESLANDCAMPINA ING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ADVANEX AMERICAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SERTA SIMMONS BEDDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRINGFIELD WELDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J & O PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28HAGERTY BROTHERS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SPIRAL STAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42GC PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SUMMIT TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IO7 MANAGEMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SMARDT CHILLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WIXON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Salem Frame Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Salem Frame Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Salem Frame Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Salem Frame Company ranks #24,782 at $4,158 current penalty.

How Salem Frame Company Compares

Salem Frame Company's 3.00 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-08

Last Inspection

2014-07-31

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,079

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,079 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$6,930

Current Penalty Amount

$4,158

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,772 from the initial assessment of $6,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Salem Frame Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Salem Frame Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $4,158 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,079 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Salem Frame Company, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,158 here).

Tech Cast, LLC $4,158 PA Direct Mail Printers, INC. $4,158 KS Eagle Metalcraft, INC. $4,157 NY Legacy Foods LLC $4,159 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supreme Oil Company INC. 2 insp. Englewood, NJ Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company 2 insp. Killeen, TX Kessler Thermometer CORP. 2 insp. West Babylon, NY Sesco Terminal Corporation 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tech Cast, LLC
Myerstown, PA
2 inspections $4,158
Direct Mail Printers, INC.
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $4,158
Eagle Metalcraft, INC.
East Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $4,157
Vistech Manufacturing Soluctions
Lebanon, OH
0 inspections $0
Legacy Foods LLC
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $4,159

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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 Salem Frame Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Salem Frame Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Salem Frame Company have? ▼
Salem Frame Company has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,158.
How many OSHA inspections has Salem Frame Company had? ▼
Salem Frame Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-08 and the most recent on 2014-07-31. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salem Frame Company? ▼
Salem Frame Company has been assessed $4,158 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,930 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Salem Frame Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Salem Frame Company has 6 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 Salem Frame Company operate in? ▼
Salem Frame Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337121). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Salem Frame Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Salem Frame Company ranks #60,423 (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 Salem Frame Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Salem Frame Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,158 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, Direct Mail Printers, INC. in Wichita, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,158 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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