Manufacturing · Wilkes Barre, PA

The Lion Brewery, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Lion Brewery, INC. ranks #1,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty81% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$99,617
OSHA penalties: 31
Violations cited: 13
OSHA inspections: #1,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Lion Brewery, INC. in Wilkes Barre, PA has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $99,617. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Lion Brewery, INC. 13 times over 10 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 far above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC in Wynnewood, OK is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $99,600 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection: 80.6%
of violations were serious: #1,768
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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The Lion Brewery, INC.

$99,617
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows The Lion Brewery, INC. runs far above peers (6.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$99,617 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Lion Brewery, INC..

The Lion Brewery, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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 Lion Brewery, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Lion Brewery, INC. ranks #948 at $99,617 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $99,617 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Lion Brewery, INC. Compares

The Lion Brewery, INC.'s 2.38 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 (6.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-07-16

Last Inspection

2024-10-17

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,663

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $7,663 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

80.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$142,263

Current Penalty Amount

$99,617

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$99,617

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,646 from the initial assessment of $142,263. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	The Lion Brewery, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	13	2.6
Violations	31	8.0
Total Penalty	$99,617	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,663	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Lion Brewery, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($99,617 here).

Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC $99,600 OK Loparex, LLC $99,595 WI GT Stone Granite LLC $99,647 GA Federal Mogul Ignition, LLC. $99,525 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Maynard Steel Casting Company 13 insp. Milwaukee, WI P.H. Glatfelter Company 13 insp. Chillicothe, OH Tesla Motors, INC. 13 insp. Fremont, CA Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC 13 insp. Ferndale, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC

Wynnewood, OK

5 inspections $99,600

Loparex, LLC

Hammond, WI

6 inspections $99,595

GT Stone Granite LLC

Cartersville, GA

3 inspections $99,647

Federal Mogul Ignition, LLC.

Cambridge, OH

2 inspections $99,525

Hiland Dairy

Kansas City, MO

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use The Lion Brewery, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Lion Brewery, INC. against Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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The Lion Brewery, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 The Lion Brewery, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, The Lion Brewery, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 13 inspections, including 25 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 The Lion Brewery, INC. have? ▼

The Lion Brewery, INC. has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $99,617.

How many OSHA inspections has The Lion Brewery, INC. had? ▼

The Lion Brewery, INC. has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-16 and the most recent on 2024-10-17. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for The Lion Brewery, INC.? ▼

The Lion Brewery, INC. has been assessed $99,617 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $142,263 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does The Lion Brewery, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. The Lion Brewery, INC. has 25 serious violations, and 1 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.

Has The Lion Brewery, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Lion Brewery, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does The Lion Brewery, INC. operate in? ▼

The Lion Brewery, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if The Lion Brewery, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe The Lion Brewery, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does The Lion Brewery, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Lion Brewery, INC. ranks #1,768 (the top 5% 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 Lion Brewery, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

The Lion Brewery, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $99,617 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wynnewood Refining Company, LLC in Wynnewood, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $99,600 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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