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Manufacturing · White Plains, MD

Shear and Form Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shear and Form Products INC ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty55% serious
$2,520
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shear and Form Products INC in White Plains, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shear and Form Products INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, SMW Automotive in Warren, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,520 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#72,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shear and Form Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shear and Form Products INC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,520 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Shear and Form Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDVALE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SEATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN CLASSIC FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HELLAS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIANCE PRIVATE LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RELEASE BW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CAROL'S COOKIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RYNONE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ALEXANDER MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURST-MCNESS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HERITAGE SLEEP PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LISCIO'S ITALIAN BAK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY PRINTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ETHAN ALLEN OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NIDEC MOTOR CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMEGA EXTRUDING CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LEVMAR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CARDINAL CONTAINER A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUBZERO INSULATION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21NORTON PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Shear and Form Produ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Shear and Form Products INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Shear and Form Products INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Shear and Form Products INC sits at penalty rank #28,402 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,520 assessed).

How Shear and Form Products INC Compares

Shear and Form Products INC's 5.50 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-09

Last Inspection

2012-05-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,260

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,260 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$3,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,520

Penalty Reduction

23.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $780 from the initial assessment of $3,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Shear and Form Products INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shear and Form Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $2,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,260 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shear and Form Products INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,520 here).

SMW Automotive $2,520 MI Park Industries INC $2,520 MN Arlington Metals CORP $2,520 MI Mobis North America LLC $2,520 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. 2 insp. Plains Township, PA Seats, INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, KS Southern Classic Food Group 2 insp. Brundidge, AL Hellas Construction, INC. 2 insp. Dadeville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

SMW Automotive
Warren, MI
2 inspections $2,520
Park Industries INC
ST Cloud, MN
2 inspections $2,520
Arlington Metals CORP
Sawyer, MI
5 inspections $2,520
Mobis North America LLC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $2,520
Del Rio Tortilla Factory
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $2,520

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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 Shear and Form Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shear and Form Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Shear and Form Products INC have? ▼
Shear and Form Products INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Shear and Form Products INC had? ▼
Shear and Form Products INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-09 and the most recent on 2012-05-21. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shear and Form Products INC? ▼
Shear and Form Products INC has been assessed $2,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,300 (a 23.6% reduction).
Does Shear and Form Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shear and Form Products INC has 6 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 Shear and Form Products INC operate in? ▼
Shear and Form Products INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shear and Form Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shear and Form Products INC ranks #72,039 (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 Shear and Form Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shear and Form Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,520 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, SMW Automotive in Warren, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,520 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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