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Manufacturing · Carlstadt, NJ

Schweid And Sons

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schweid And Sons ranks #8,240 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$35,800
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,240
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schweid And Sons in Carlstadt, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,800. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 10 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 Schweid And Sons 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,240 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $53,184 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. For comparison, Resco Products, INC. in Tarentum, PA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $89,023 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,240
of 99,447 penalized employers
$53,184
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $53K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($53K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Schweid And Sons compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schweid And Sons runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$35,800 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Schweid And Sons.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHAMPION MODULAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CORNELL-CARR COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Mar- Jac Poultry, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11KETTLE CUISINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NATURE'S BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COOPER STANDARD AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLARIOS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHAEFER TOOL AND MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MELDRUM MECHANICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19WHOLESTONE FARMS COO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BAGEL BOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SERVCO EQUIPMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14AREWAY ACQUISITION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RAST IRON WORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THOMAS WOOD PRESERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ALUMINUM PRECISION P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Schweid And Sons, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Schweid And Sons has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Schweid And Sons in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Schweid And Sons ranks #4,133 at $35,800 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Schweid And Sons ranks #630 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($53,184).

Combined federal exposure here: $35,800 OSHA penalties plus $53,184 WHD back wages (59.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Schweid And Sons Compares

Schweid And Sons's 1.67 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-01-14

Last Inspection

2026-03-26

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,933

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $11,933 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$59,670

Current Penalty Amount

$35,800

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$88,984

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,870 from the initial assessment of $59,670. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$53,184
Employees Affected
9
WHD Violations
10
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$5,909
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$53,184

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Schweid And Sons owed $53,184 in back wages to 9 employees across 1 case and 10 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 Schweid And Sons compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schweid And Sons Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $35,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,933 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schweid And Sons, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,800 here).

Hiwassee Packaging, INC. $35,800 TN Stinson Steel, LLC $35,800 TN Sabic Innovative Plastics $35,797 AL Garland Welding $35,806 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Champion Modular, INC. 3 insp. Strattanville, PA Alliance Laundry Systems 3 insp. Ripon, WI Cornell-Carr Company, INC. 3 insp. Monroe, CT Mar- Jac Poultry 3 insp. Hattiesburg, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Resco Products, INC.
Tarentum, PA
7 inspections $89,023
Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC
Dover, OH
8 inspections $89,062
Equistar Chemicals, LP
Tuscola, IL
3 inspections $88,900
Koser Iron Works, INC.
Barron, WI
2 inspections $89,076
Arch Wood Protection, INC.
Conley, GA
4 inspections $88,869

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What to do with this record

Use Schweid And Sons's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Schweid And Sons against Resco Products, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Schweid And Sons's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Schweid And Sons also carries $53,184 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 Schweid And Sons safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schweid And Sons's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Schweid And Sons have? ▼
Schweid And Sons has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Schweid And Sons had? ▼
Schweid And Sons has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-14 and the most recent on 2026-03-26. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schweid And Sons? ▼
Schweid And Sons has been assessed $35,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,670 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $53,184 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Schweid And Sons have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schweid And Sons 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 Schweid And Sons been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Schweid And Sons, resulting in $53,184 in back wages owed to 9 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Schweid And Sons operate in? ▼
Schweid And Sons operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). 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 Schweid And Sons owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Schweid And Sons 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 $53,184 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Schweid And Sons rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schweid And Sons ranks #8,240 (the top 10% 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 Schweid And Sons's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schweid And Sons's total OSHA penalty of $35,800 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Resco Products, INC. in Tarentum, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $89,023 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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