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Scientific Tool CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scientific Tool CO., INC. ranks #83,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,224
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scientific Tool CO., INC. in Syracuse, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,224. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scientific Tool CO., INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #83,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Eagle Erectors, INC. in Bear, DE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,224 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#83,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scientific Tool CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Scientific Tool CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,224 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Scientific Tool CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHUNTINGTON SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FELKER BROTHERS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BHARAT FORGE AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45V. T. HALTER MARINE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & C MACHINING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25U-HAUL CO. OF PENNSY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUD MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WLS STAMPING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOVEERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN MIDSTREAM PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINETICS NOISE CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAXAM INITIATION SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Scientific Tool CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Scientific Tool CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Scientific Tool CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Scientific Tool CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #31,742 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,224 assessed).

How Scientific Tool CO., INC. Compares

Scientific Tool CO., INC.'s 1.50 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 runs well below peers (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-08

Last Inspection

2016-06-14

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $612 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,040

Current Penalty Amount

$1,224

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $816 from the initial assessment of $2,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Scientific Tool CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Scientific Tool CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $1,224 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $612 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,224 here).

Sanfran Manufacturing INC. $1,224 NV Gideon Steel Panel Company, LLC $1,224 OK Eagle Erectors, INC. $1,224 DE Old Dutch Foods INC $1,225 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Huntington Solutions LLC 2 insp. Radford, VA Purpose Built Brands 2 insp. Gurnee, IL Southern Foods Group, LLC DBA Meadow Gold Dairies 2 insp. Englewood, CO Unipres Southeast U.S.a., INC. 2 insp. Forest, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sanfran Manufacturing INC.
Carson City, NV
4 inspections $1,224
Gideon Steel Panel Company, LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
2 inspections $1,224
Eagle Erectors, INC.
Bear, DE
2 inspections $1,224
Old Dutch Foods INC
Roseville, MN
2 inspections $1,225
Weiler Products
Knoxville, IA
2 inspections $1,225

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What to do with this record

Use Scientific Tool CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Scientific Tool CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scientific Tool CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Scientific Tool CO., INC. have? ▼
Scientific Tool CO., INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,224.
How many OSHA inspections has Scientific Tool CO., INC. had? ▼
Scientific Tool CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-08 and the most recent on 2016-06-14. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scientific Tool CO., INC.? ▼
Scientific Tool CO., INC. has been assessed $1,224 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,040 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Scientific Tool CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scientific Tool CO., INC. has 2 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 Scientific Tool CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Scientific Tool CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Scientific Tool CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scientific Tool CO., INC. ranks #83,928 (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 Scientific Tool CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scientific Tool CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,224 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, Eagle Erectors, INC. in Bear, DE is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,224 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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