Manufacturing · Tonawanda, NY

Tonawanda Coke Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tonawanda Coke Corporation ranks #640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty72% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$182,551
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections: #640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tonawanda Coke Corporation in Tonawanda, NY has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $182,551. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tonawanda Coke Corporation 12 times over 6 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #640 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 well above peers (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacific Coast Producers in Oroville, CA is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $182,125 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection: 72.4%
of violations were serious: #640
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Tonawanda Coke Corpora…

$182,551
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Tonawanda Coke Corporation runs far above peers (11.6x 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

$182,551 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 Tonawanda Coke Corporation.

Tonawanda Coke Corporation has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Tonawanda Coke Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tonawanda Coke Corporation is the #350 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($182,551).

How Tonawanda Coke Corporation Compares

Tonawanda Coke Corporation's 2.42 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-09

Last Inspection

2016-04-20

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 12 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $15,213 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

72.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

13.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.8% 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

$234,254

Current Penalty Amount

$182,551

Penalty Reduction

22.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,703 from the initial assessment of $234,254. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Tonawanda Coke Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	2.6
Violations	29	8.0
Total Penalty	$182,551	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$15,213	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tonawanda Coke Corporation, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($182,551 here).

Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC $182,500 PA Wonton Food Corporation $182,471 TX Pacific Coast Producers $182,125 CA Ajm Packaging $182,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Hussmann Corporation 12 insp. Bridgeton, MO C.K.S. Packaging, INC. 12 insp. Atlanta, GA Amick Farms, LLC 12 insp. Hurlock, MD John B. Sanfilippo & Son, INC. 12 insp. Elgin, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC

Valencia, PA

5 inspections $182,500

Wonton Food Corporation

Stafford, TX

2 inspections $182,471

Hantal Alabama Corporation

2 inspections $47,440

Pacific Coast Producers

Oroville, CA

10 inspections $182,125

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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 Tonawanda Coke Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Tonawanda Coke Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 12 inspections, including 21 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 Tonawanda Coke Corporation have? ▼

Tonawanda Coke Corporation has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $182,551.

How many OSHA inspections has Tonawanda Coke Corporation had? ▼

Tonawanda Coke Corporation has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-09 and the most recent on 2016-04-20. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Tonawanda Coke Corporation? ▼

Tonawanda Coke Corporation has been assessed $182,551 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $234,254 (a 22.1% reduction).

Does Tonawanda Coke Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Tonawanda Coke Corporation has 21 serious violations, and 4 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 Tonawanda Coke Corporation operate in? ▼

Tonawanda Coke Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Tonawanda Coke Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tonawanda Coke Corporation ranks #640 (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 Tonawanda Coke Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Tonawanda Coke Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $182,551 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (11.6x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific Coast Producers in Oroville, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $182,125 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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