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Thermacor Northwest INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Thermacor Northwest INC ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty38% serious
$3,400
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Thermacor Northwest INC in Chehalis, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Thermacor Northwest INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, J & H Boatworks, INC. in Astoria, OR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,400 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Thermacor Northwest INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Thermacor Northwest INC runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$3,400 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Thermacor Northwest INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ROYAL CARIBBEAN JAMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FOAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LAMB BROTHERS LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43CALIFORNIA CUSTOM FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES PIPE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TALLAHATCHIE LUMBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39POLYMER ADDITIVES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMAX THERMOPLASTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICARB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED GRAPHITE PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION HOSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KONSEI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TIMBER TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NATIONAL PIPE AND PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ACASS SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GENEST CONCRETE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D&R SIGNS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16YC52 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ADM MILLING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Thermacor Northwest …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Thermacor Northwest INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Thermacor Northwest INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Thermacor Northwest INC ranks #26,403 at $3,400 current penalty.

How Thermacor Northwest INC Compares

Thermacor Northwest INC's 12.00 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-08

Last Inspection

2014-04-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $1,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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

$5,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,400

Penalty Reduction

32.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $5,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Thermacor Northwest INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $3,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Thermacor Northwest INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,400 here).

Kolimetics, INC $3,400 TX Multimetal INC. $3,400 PA T.S. Shure Products $3,400 IL Georgia Pacific Corrugated, LLC $3,400 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Recycling & Manufacturing Company, INC. 2 insp. Rochester, NY Royal Caribbean Jamaican Bakery, INC. 2 insp. Mount Vernon, NY Foam Distributors, INC 2 insp. Hayward, CA Lamb Brothers Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Wrens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Multimetal INC.
Greensburg, PA
2 inspections $3,400
Georgia Pacific Corrugated, LLC
Bradford, PA
4 inspections $3,400
John R Wald Company, INC.
Huntingdon, PA
2 inspections $3,400
J & H Boatworks, INC.
Astoria, OR
3 inspections $3,400
Remco, INC.
Sutton, NE
3 inspections $3,400

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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 Thermacor Northwest INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Thermacor Northwest INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Thermacor Northwest INC have? ▼
Thermacor Northwest INC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Thermacor Northwest INC had? ▼
Thermacor Northwest INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-08 and the most recent on 2014-04-08. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Thermacor Northwest INC? ▼
Thermacor Northwest INC has been assessed $3,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,000 (a 32.0% reduction).
Does Thermacor Northwest INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Thermacor Northwest INC has 9 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 Thermacor Northwest INC operate in? ▼
Thermacor Northwest INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Thermacor Northwest INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Thermacor Northwest INC ranks #65,563 (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 Thermacor Northwest INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Thermacor Northwest INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,400 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, J & H Boatworks, INC. in Astoria, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,400 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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