Manufacturing · Willow Grove, PA

Scheerer Bearing Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scheerer Bearing Corporation ranks #17,292 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,228
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #17,292
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scheerer Bearing Corporation in Willow Grove, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,228. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scheerer Bearing Corporation 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,292 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Bellco Glass INC. in Vineland, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,230 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection: 92.3%
of violations were serious: #17,292
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$20,228
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Scheerer Bearing Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,228 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Scheerer Bearing Corporation.

Scheerer Bearing Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Scheerer Bearing Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Scheerer Bearing Corporation is the #8,378 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($20,228).

How Scheerer Bearing Corporation Compares

Scheerer Bearing Corporation's 2.60 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-05-20

Last Inspection

2024-12-11

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,046

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $4,046 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

92.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$35,788

Current Penalty Amount

$20,228

Penalty Reduction

43.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,560 from the initial assessment of $35,788. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Scheerer Bearing Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Scheerer Bearing Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,228	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,046	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scheerer Bearing Corporation, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,228 here).

Fehrer Automotive North America, LLC $20,229 AL Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC $20,230 NJ American Hose & Hydraulics $20,230 NJ Bellco Glass INC. $20,230 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tufco LP 5 insp. Green Bay, WI Korens USA, INC. 5 insp. Alexander City, AL Seal Methods, INC. 5 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Jems Enterprises LLC 5 insp. Honolulu, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fehrer Automotive North America, LLC

Gadsden, AL

8 inspections $20,229

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Piscataway, NJ

3 inspections $20,230

American Hose & Hydraulics

Paterson, NJ

4 inspections $20,230

Bellco Glass INC.

Vineland, NJ

2 inspections $20,230

Sundown Foods USA INC

Fontana, CA

3 inspections $20,220

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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 Scheerer Bearing Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Scheerer Bearing Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 12 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 Scheerer Bearing Corporation have? ▼

Scheerer Bearing Corporation has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,228.

How many OSHA inspections has Scheerer Bearing Corporation had? ▼

Scheerer Bearing Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-20 and the most recent on 2024-12-11. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Scheerer Bearing Corporation? ▼

Scheerer Bearing Corporation has been assessed $20,228 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,788 (a 43.5% reduction).

Does Scheerer Bearing Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Scheerer Bearing Corporation has 12 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 Scheerer Bearing Corporation operate in? ▼

Scheerer Bearing Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Scheerer Bearing Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scheerer Bearing Corporation ranks #17,292 (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 Scheerer Bearing Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Scheerer Bearing Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $20,228 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, Bellco Glass INC. in Vineland, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,230 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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