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Schilling Forge, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schilling Forge, INC. ranks #22,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty74% serious
$15,700
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schilling Forge, INC. in Syracuse, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schilling Forge, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,972 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Michigan Spring and Stamping in Muskegon, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,700 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
74.1%
of violations were serious
#22,972
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schilling Forge, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schilling Forge, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,700 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Schilling Forge, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.713.326.038.651.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31OHIO GASKET & SHIM C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HARMAC REBAR & STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINTER MEMORIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32DICAPERL MINERALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVID ELLIOT POULTRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIANCE PRECAST SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GGI GLASS DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERLIN INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE BREWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CARLEX GLASS AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EISENBACK EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49TRINDCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SIMMONS CUSTOM RIGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CP MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHENCK PROCESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MAGNETIC METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Schilling Forge, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Schilling Forge, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Schilling Forge, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Schilling Forge, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,894 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,700 assessed).

How Schilling Forge, INC. Compares

Schilling Forge, INC.'s 13.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-03

Last Inspection

2011-03-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $7,850 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

74.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

25.9% 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

$32,900

Current Penalty Amount

$15,700

Penalty Reduction

52.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,200 from the initial assessment of $32,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Schilling Forge, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schilling Forge, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 27 8.0
Total Penalty $15,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,850 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schilling Forge, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,700 here).

Commercial Fabricating & Engineering INC $15,700 MI Dana Corporation $15,700 MI Temp Glass INC. $15,700 TX B&G Foods North America, INC. $15,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Tuscumbia, AL Industrial Packaging Corporation 2 insp. Arcadia, WI Ohio Gasket & Shim Company 2 insp. Akron, OH Harmac Rebar & Steel CORP 2 insp. Fryeburg, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Commercial Fabricating & Engineering INC
Highland, MI
3 inspections $15,700
Dana Corporation
Saint Clair, MI
4 inspections $15,700
Temp Glass INC.
El Paso, TX
3 inspections $15,700
B&G Foods North America, INC.
Roseland, NJ
2 inspections $15,700
Michigan Spring and Stamping
Muskegon, MI
4 inspections $15,700

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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 Schilling Forge, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schilling Forge, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Schilling Forge, INC. have? ▼
Schilling Forge, INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Schilling Forge, INC. had? ▼
Schilling Forge, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-03 and the most recent on 2011-03-03. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schilling Forge, INC.? ▼
Schilling Forge, INC. has been assessed $15,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,900 (a 52.3% reduction).
Does Schilling Forge, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schilling Forge, INC. has 20 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 Schilling Forge, INC. operate in? ▼
Schilling Forge, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schilling Forge, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schilling Forge, INC. ranks #22,972 (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 Schilling Forge, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schilling Forge, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,700 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, Michigan Spring and Stamping in Muskegon, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,700 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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