Manufacturing · Bristol, VA

Strongwell Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Strongwell Corporation ranks #74,510 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,230
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,510
of 99,447 penalized employers

Strongwell Corporation in Bristol, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,230. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Strongwell Corporation 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,510 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, P & a Metal Fab INC in Clackamas, OR is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,230 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,510
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Strongwell Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Strongwell Corporation runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,230 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Strongwell Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0019.438.858.277.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAVCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PECE FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48U S SALT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67ELDORALDO STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATERIAL DIFFERENCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TEAM INDUSTRIES ANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74H.B. FULLER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS BOLT & SCREW C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARDAGH GLASS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANEX INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AZZ INC DBA AZZ GALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANDUIT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEISE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ELECTRICFIL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ICCO CHEESE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 603FM, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Strongwell Corporation, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Strongwell Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Strongwell Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Strongwell Corporation ranks #29,140 at $2,230 current penalty.

How Strongwell Corporation Compares

Strongwell Corporation's 0.50 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-24

Last Inspection

2022-01-07

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,115

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,115 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$3,185

Current Penalty Amount

$2,230

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $955 from the initial assessment of $3,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Strongwell Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Strongwell Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $2,230 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,115 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Strongwell Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,230 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Strongwell Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Strongwell Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Strongwell Corporation have?
Strongwell Corporation has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,230.
How many OSHA inspections has Strongwell Corporation had?
Strongwell Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-24 and the most recent on 2022-01-07. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Strongwell Corporation?
Strongwell Corporation has been assessed $2,230 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,185 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Strongwell Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Strongwell Corporation has 1 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 Strongwell Corporation operate in?
Strongwell Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Strongwell Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Strongwell Corporation ranks #74,510 (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 Strongwell Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Strongwell Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,230 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, P & a Metal Fab INC in Clackamas, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,230 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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