Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Fairmont, WV

Top Brand, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Top Brand, INC. ranks #13,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$25,120
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#13,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Top Brand, INC. in Fairmont, WV has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,120. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Top Brand, INC. 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,313 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Keystone Clearwater Solutions in Williamsport, PA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection
88.0%
of violations were serious
#13,313
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (4.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Top Brand, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Top Brand, INC. runs far above peers (5.5x 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

$25,120 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Top Brand, INC..

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Top Brand, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Top Brand, INC. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Top Brand, INC. sits at penalty rank #99 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($25,120 assessed).

How Top Brand, INC. Compares

Top Brand, INC.'s 4.17 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (5.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2012-12-13

Last Inspection

2019-03-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,187

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $4,187 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

88.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

12.0% 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

$25,120

Current Penalty Amount

$25,120

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Top Brand, INC. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Top Brand, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.2
Violations 25 3.1
Total Penalty $25,120 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,187 $2,042

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Top Brand, INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Top Brand, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Top Brand, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 6 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Top Brand, INC. have?
Top Brand, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,120.
How many OSHA inspections has Top Brand, INC. had?
Top Brand, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-13 and the most recent on 2019-03-07. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Top Brand, INC.?
Top Brand, INC. has been assessed $25,120 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Top Brand, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Top Brand, INC. has 22 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 Top Brand, INC. operate in?
Top Brand, INC. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Top Brand, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Top Brand, INC. ranks #13,313 (the top quarter 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 Top Brand, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Top Brand, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,120 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (5.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keystone Clearwater Solutions in Williamsport, PA is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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