Manufacturing · Bethlehem, PA

Trexler Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trexler Industries, INC. ranks #26,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty94% serious
$13,792
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#26,302
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trexler Industries, INC. in Bethlehem, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,792. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trexler Industries, INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Subinas USA, LLC in Windsor, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,792 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
94.1%
of violations were serious
#26,302
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Trexler Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trexler Industries, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$13,792 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Trexler Industries, INC..

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Trexler Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Trexler Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Trexler Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #12,292 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,792 assessed).

How Trexler Industries, INC. Compares

Trexler Industries, INC.'s 5.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-12-10

Last Inspection

2025-08-13

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,597

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $4,597 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

94.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.9% 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

$27,055

Current Penalty Amount

$13,792

Penalty Reduction

49.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,263 from the initial assessment of $27,055. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Trexler Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $13,792 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,597 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,792 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Trexler Industries, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Trexler Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 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 Trexler Industries, INC. have?
Trexler Industries, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,792.
How many OSHA inspections has Trexler Industries, INC. had?
Trexler Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-10 and the most recent on 2025-08-13. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trexler Industries, INC.?
Trexler Industries, INC. has been assessed $13,792 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,055 (a 49.0% reduction).
Does Trexler Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Trexler Industries, INC. has 16 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 Trexler Industries, INC. operate in?
Trexler Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Trexler Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trexler Industries, INC. ranks #26,302 (the upper 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 Trexler Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Trexler Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,792 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, Subinas USA, LLC in Windsor, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,792 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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