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Manufacturing · Saint Marys, PA

Speer Carbon Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Speer Carbon Company, LLC ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$30,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Speer Carbon Company, LLC in Saint Marys, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Speer Carbon Company, LLC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers, INC. in Franklin Furnace, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $30,000 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#10,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Speer Carbon Company, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Speer Carbon Company, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$30,000 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Speer Carbon Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0112233445OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRUGGED LINER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11INGERSOLL-RAND INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22ULTRATEC SPECIAL EFF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43V & H PERFORMANCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NATURE-TECH, LLC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21TRAXX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22RACK BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13BODEANS BAKING GROUP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MAXCO SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7QUAD COUNTY CORN PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18SYNEAR FOODS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19PUERTO RICO STEEL PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21T & T QUALITY CUTTIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DEBURRING HOUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23MUELLER COPPER TUBE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KEARFOTT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36STRESSCON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16WEASLER ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GREEN DISTRIBUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Speer Carbon Company…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15
Speer Carbon Company, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Speer Carbon Company, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Speer Carbon Company, LLC ranks #5,227 at $30,000 current penalty.

How Speer Carbon Company, LLC Compares

Speer Carbon Company, LLC's 3.75 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 (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2024-01-10

Last Inspection

2025-03-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $7,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$46,322

Current Penalty Amount

$30,000

Penalty Reduction

35.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,322 from the initial assessment of $46,322. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Speer Carbon Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Speer Carbon Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $30,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Speer Carbon Company, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,000 here).

DW-National Standard- Stillwater LLC $30,000 OK Cenex Rensselaer Terminal LLC $30,000 NY Sarita's Tortilla Factory INC. $30,000 TX G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers, INC. $30,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Rugged Liner 4 insp. Owosso, MI Hostess Brands, LLC 4 insp. Columbus, GA Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S., INC. 4 insp. Sheboygan, WI Ultratec Special Effects, INC. 4 insp. Owens Cross Roads, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

DW-National Standard- Stillwater LLC
Stillwater, OK
2 inspections $30,000
Cenex Rensselaer Terminal LLC
Rensselaer, NY
2 inspections $30,000
Sarita's Tortilla Factory INC.
Eagle Pass, TX
2 inspections $30,000
G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers, INC.
Franklin Furnace, OH
3 inspections $30,000
Advanced Mobility BY Kentucky Trailer
University Park, IL
2 inspections $30,000

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What to do with this record

Use Speer Carbon Company, LLC'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 Speer Carbon Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Speer Carbon Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 14 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 Speer Carbon Company, LLC have? ▼
Speer Carbon Company, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Speer Carbon Company, LLC had? ▼
Speer Carbon Company, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-10 and the most recent on 2025-03-07. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Speer Carbon Company, LLC? ▼
Speer Carbon Company, LLC has been assessed $30,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,322 (a 35.2% reduction).
Does Speer Carbon Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Speer Carbon Company, LLC has 14 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 Speer Carbon Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Speer Carbon Company, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Speer Carbon Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Speer Carbon Company, LLC ranks #10,559 (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 Speer Carbon Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Speer Carbon Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers, INC. in Franklin Furnace, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,000 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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