Manufacturing · Klamath Falls, OR

The Carriage Works INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Carriage Works INC ranks #79,427 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,690
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,427
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Carriage Works INC in Klamath Falls, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,690. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Carriage Works INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,427 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Harris-Precision Mold & Manufacturing, INC. in Tempe, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,689 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#79,427
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Carriage Works INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Carriage Works INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,690 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 The Carriage Works INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRITZ ALUMINUM SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45AVANTOR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TRANS PRO PAK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOSTETLER SALES & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SHENANDOAH VALLEY OR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FUTURE FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRAFFIC MATERIALS SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ZILKHA BIOMASS SELMA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SEABROOK BROTHERS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30STERLING SHIPYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ACS STEEL CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SPANCO, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9OMTEC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHOWPLACE WOOD PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GKN SINTER METALS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LIGNETICS OF NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PASADENA REFINING SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SHEW BROTHERS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24GT VENTURES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13The Carriage Works INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
The Carriage Works INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

The Carriage Works INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Carriage Works INC ranks #30,560 at $1,690 current penalty.

How The Carriage Works INC Compares

The Carriage Works INC's 3.33 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-24

Last Inspection

2014-04-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$1,690

Current Penalty Amount

$1,690

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Carriage Works INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Carriage Works INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $1,690 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Carriage Works INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,690 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Carriage Works INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, The Carriage Works INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 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 The Carriage Works INC have?
The Carriage Works INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,690.
How many OSHA inspections has The Carriage Works INC had?
The Carriage Works INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-24 and the most recent on 2014-04-22. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Carriage Works INC?
The Carriage Works INC has been assessed $1,690 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Carriage Works INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. The Carriage Works 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 The Carriage Works INC operate in?
The Carriage Works 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 The Carriage Works INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Carriage Works INC ranks #79,427 (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 The Carriage Works INC's safety record compare to industry average?
The Carriage Works INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,690 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Harris-Precision Mold & Manufacturing, INC. in Tempe, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,689 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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