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Sterling Seating, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sterling Seating, INC ranks #637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 91 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty68% serious
$183,431
OSHA penalties
91
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sterling Seating, INC in North Arlington, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 91 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $183,431. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sterling Seating, INC 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 91 violations, averaging 22.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 62 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, Tamarack Mill, LLC in New Meadows, ID is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $183,486 in current penalties.

22.8
violations per inspection
68.1%
of violations were serious
#637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 91 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (22.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sterling Seating, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sterling Seating, INC runs far above peers (11.6x 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

$183,431 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($183,431) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $183,431 $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 Sterling Seating, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0023.947.771.695.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVENTURE METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43HK COOPERATIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 48ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 37MADIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11Dallas USA Foods, Inc., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19CORE PRODUCTS INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21TURBINEAERO INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16QUALITY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11AHRESTY WILMINGTON C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RESCAR COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14WINDSOR SURRY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32LANGLEY WIRE CLOTH C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42VITRO ARCHITECTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8VVF KANSAS SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MOSS LUMBER INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22MIDWEST STERILIZATIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8UNITED OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22MILK SPECIALTIES GLO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ROPLAST INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CASPER'S ICE CREAM, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Sterling Seating, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 91
Sterling Seating, INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 91 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.

Sterling Seating, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sterling Seating, INC ranks #348 at $183,431 current penalty.

How Sterling Seating, INC Compares

Sterling Seating, INC's 22.75 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 far above peers (11.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-10-13

Last Inspection

2015-01-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

22.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$45,858

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 22.8 violations per visit. That's $45,858 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

62

Serious

68.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

25

Repeat

27.5% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

4.4% 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

$293,930

Current Penalty Amount

$183,431

Penalty Reduction

37.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $110,499 from the initial assessment of $293,930. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sterling Seating, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 91 8.0
Total Penalty $183,431 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $45,858 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sterling Seating, INC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($183,431 here).

Tamarack Mill, LLC $183,486 ID Simwon NA CORP. $183,575 TX QG Printing II CORP. $183,251 OH Ole Mexican Foods, INC. $183,785 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Venture Metals, LLC 4 insp. Dallas, TX HK Cooperative, INC. 4 insp. Sandusky, OH Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 4 insp. Branson, MO Madix, INC. 4 insp. Goodwater, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Francesco's Bakery (Hicksville)
Hicksville, NY
0 inspections $0
Tamarack Mill, LLC
New Meadows, ID
6 inspections $183,486
Simwon NA CORP.
Kyle, TX
2 inspections $183,575
Amphenol Aerospace
Sidney, NY
0 inspections $0
QG Printing II CORP.
Columbus, OH
3 inspections $183,251

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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 Sterling Seating, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sterling Seating, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 91 violations across 4 inspections, including 62 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 Sterling Seating, INC have? ▼
Sterling Seating, INC has 91 OSHA violations on record, including 62 serious, 0 willful, and 25 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $183,431.
How many OSHA inspections has Sterling Seating, INC had? ▼
Sterling Seating, INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-13 and the most recent on 2015-01-07. This averages 22.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sterling Seating, INC? ▼
Sterling Seating, INC has been assessed $183,431 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $293,930 (a 37.6% reduction).
Does Sterling Seating, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sterling Seating, INC has 62 serious violations, and 25 repeat 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 Sterling Seating, INC operate in? ▼
Sterling Seating, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337127). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sterling Seating, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sterling Seating, INC ranks #637 (the top 1% 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 Sterling Seating, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sterling Seating, INC's total OSHA penalty of $183,431 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tamarack Mill, LLC in New Meadows, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $183,486 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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