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Manufacturing · Ashland, PA

Tri-State Envelope Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri-State Envelope Corporation ranks #37,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty43% serious
$9,260
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,293
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri-State Envelope Corporation in Ashland, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,260. 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 Tri-State Envelope Corporation 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,293 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $112,751 in back wages owed to 178 affected workers. For comparison, Inzi Controls Alabama, INC. in Elba, AL is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $121,999 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#37,293
of 99,447 penalized employers
$112,751
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 20/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $113K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($113K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Tri-State Envelope Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri-State Envelope Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,260 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tri-State Envelope Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.810.617.524.431.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAJM PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23BOWMAN ANDROS PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PPG INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTHWEST CHEESE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRYSTAL VALLEY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE DOW CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARBIN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WEST HARTFORD STAIRS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BONDUELLE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MEYER WIRE & CABLE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30TRONAIR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ELDORADO WALL COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SPEED CHECK CONVEYOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PACE LITHOGRAPHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEUMAN ALUMINUM IMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLANTIC TNG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TIGER TANKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TEXAS FIXTURES AND I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN AUTO ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Tri-State Envelope C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Tri-State Envelope Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Tri-State Envelope Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tri-State Envelope Corporation ranks #16,657 at $9,260 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Tri-State Envelope Corporation at rank #261 of 4,429 employers ($112,751 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,260 OSHA penalties plus $112,751 WHD back wages (92.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Tri-State Envelope Corporation Compares

Tri-State Envelope Corporation's 3.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-21

Last Inspection

2019-04-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,630

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,630 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$16,798

Current Penalty Amount

$9,260

Penalty Reduction

44.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$122,011

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,538 from the initial assessment of $16,798. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$112,751
Employees Affected
178
WHD Violations
179
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$633
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$112,751

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Tri-State Envelope Corporation owed $112,751 in back wages to 178 employees across 1 case and 179 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tri-State Envelope Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri-State Envelope Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $9,260 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,630 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri-State Envelope Corporation, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,260 here).

Davidson Boats $9,260 CA Mark Marine Service, INC. $9,260 WA KTS Texas #1, LLC $9,261 TX Rockland Bakery, INC. $9,263 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ajm Packaging 2 insp. Taylor, MI Bowman Andros Products, LLC 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA PPG Industries 2 insp. Westlake, LA Southwest Cheese Company, LLC 2 insp. Clovis, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC.
Holland, OH
4 inspections $122,000
Inzi Controls Alabama, INC.
Elba, AL
8 inspections $121,999
Blue Bird Corporation
Fort Valley, GA
10 inspections $121,963
Magnesita Refractories
York, PA
2 inspections $122,065
Fred Geisel
Marble Hill, GA
5 inspections $121,946

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What to do with this record

Use Tri-State Envelope Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Tri-State Envelope Corporation against Johnson Controls Battery Group, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Tri-State Envelope Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Tri-State Envelope Corporation also carries $112,751 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 Tri-State Envelope Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri-State Envelope Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Tri-State Envelope Corporation have? ▼
Tri-State Envelope Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri-State Envelope Corporation had? ▼
Tri-State Envelope Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-21 and the most recent on 2019-04-22. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri-State Envelope Corporation? ▼
Tri-State Envelope Corporation has been assessed $9,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,798 (a 44.9% reduction). Additionally, $112,751 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Tri-State Envelope Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri-State Envelope Corporation has 3 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.
Has Tri-State Envelope Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Tri-State Envelope Corporation, resulting in $112,751 in back wages owed to 178 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Tri-State Envelope Corporation operate in? ▼
Tri-State Envelope Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322232). 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 Tri-State Envelope Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Tri-State Envelope Corporation 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 $112,751 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Tri-State Envelope Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri-State Envelope Corporation ranks #37,293 (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 Tri-State Envelope Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri-State Envelope Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $9,260 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, Inzi Controls Alabama, INC. in Elba, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $121,999 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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