Manufacturing · Portage, PA

Say-Core INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Say-Core INC. ranks #52,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty42% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,550
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #52,355
of 99,447 penalized employers

Say-Core INC. in Portage, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,550. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Say-Core INC. 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,355 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $3,765 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. For comparison, H & K Tool and Machine CO., INC. in Huntingdon Valley, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,318 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 41.7%
of violations were serious: #52,355
of 99,447 penalized employers: $3,765
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 67/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Say-Core INC.

$5,550
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Say-Core INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,550 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Say-Core INC..

Say-Core INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Say-Core INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Say-Core INC. sits at penalty rank #22,069 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,550 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Say-Core INC. ranks #3,360 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($3,765).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,550 OSHA penalties plus $3,765 WHD back wages (40.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Say-Core INC. Compares

Say-Core INC.'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-10-05

Last Inspection

2024-02-08

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,388

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,388 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

41.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$13,300

Current Penalty Amount

$5,550

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$9,315

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,750 from the initial assessment of $13,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$3,765

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$269

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$3,765

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Say-Core INC. owed $3,765 in back wages to 14 employees across 1 case and 15 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 Say-Core INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Say-Core INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	12	8.0
Total Penalty	$5,550	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,388	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,550 here).

International Extrusions, INC. $5,550 MI Alpha Architectural Signs & Lighting INC $5,550 CA Worth Steel and Machinery, INC. $5,550 IL Premier Granite and Stone LLC $5,550 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Taylor Pallets & Recycling, INC. 4 insp. Winder, GA Galvion Ballistics LTD. 4 insp. Newport, VT Lazarus Energy LLC 4 insp. Nixon, TX Turman Sawmill 4 insp. Hillsville, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The World Class Manufacturing Group, INC.

H & K Tool and Machine CO., INC.

Huntingdon Valley, PA

3 inspections $9,318

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What to do with this record

Use Say-Core INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Say-Core INC. against The World Class Manufacturing Group, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Say-Core INC. also carries $3,765 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 Say-Core INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Say-Core INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Say-Core INC. have? ▼

Say-Core INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,550.

How many OSHA inspections has Say-Core INC. had? ▼

Say-Core INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-05 and the most recent on 2024-02-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Say-Core INC.? ▼

Say-Core INC. has been assessed $5,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,300 (a 58.3% reduction). Additionally, $3,765 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Say-Core INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Say-Core INC. has 5 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 Say-Core INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Say-Core INC., resulting in $3,765 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Say-Core INC. operate in? ▼

Say-Core INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327390). 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 Say-Core INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Say-Core INC. 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 $3,765 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Say-Core INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Say-Core INC. ranks #52,355 (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 Say-Core INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Say-Core INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,550 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, H & K Tool and Machine CO., INC. in Huntingdon Valley, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,318 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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