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United Gilsonite Laboratories

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Gilsonite Laboratories ranks #19,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty85% serious
$17,955
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Gilsonite Laboratories in Scranton, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,955. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Gilsonite Laboratories 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Gast MFG CORP in Benton Harbor, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,958 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#19,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Gilsonite Laboratories compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Gilsonite Laboratories sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,955 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Gilsonite Laboratories.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIESS INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23VALENTI'S BAKERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SOLARIS PAPER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAST-CRETE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SV LABS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINNACLE FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WILBERT PLASTIC SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YANKEE CASTING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30R. TORRE & COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEECO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RPS COMPOSITES ALABA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL STEEL CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INTERNATIONAL FIBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROTO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SPECTRO COATING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EYE-FI HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BENNETT BUILDING SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YASKAWA AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5United Gilsonite Lab…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
United Gilsonite Laboratories has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

United Gilsonite Laboratories in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, United Gilsonite Laboratories ranks #9,536 at $17,955 current penalty.

How United Gilsonite Laboratories Compares

United Gilsonite Laboratories's 6.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-19

Last Inspection

2015-08-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,978

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $8,978 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$25,140

Current Penalty Amount

$17,955

Penalty Reduction

28.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,185 from the initial assessment of $25,140. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How United Gilsonite Laboratories compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Gilsonite Laboratories Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $17,955 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,978 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Gilsonite Laboratories, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,955 here).

Westrock Coated Board, LLC $17,956 AL Georgia Plating, INC. $17,953 GA Gast MFG CORP $17,958 MI Cavanagh Company $17,959 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Briess Industries, INC. 2 insp. Manitowoc, WI Valenti's Bakery LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Champion Home Builders, INC. 2 insp. Athens, TX Solaris Paper, INC. 2 insp. Moreno Valley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Westrock Coated Board, LLC
Cottonton, AL
5 inspections $17,956
Northeast Pallet, LLC
Littlestown, PA
2 inspections $17,957
Georgia Plating, INC.
Covington, GA
4 inspections $17,953
Grey Studio
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Gast MFG CORP
Benton Harbor, MI
2 inspections $17,958

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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 United Gilsonite Laboratories safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Gilsonite Laboratories's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 United Gilsonite Laboratories have? ▼
United Gilsonite Laboratories has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,955.
How many OSHA inspections has United Gilsonite Laboratories had? ▼
United Gilsonite Laboratories has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-19 and the most recent on 2015-08-19. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Gilsonite Laboratories? ▼
United Gilsonite Laboratories has been assessed $17,955 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,140 (a 28.6% reduction).
Does United Gilsonite Laboratories have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Gilsonite Laboratories has 11 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 United Gilsonite Laboratories operate in? ▼
United Gilsonite Laboratories operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Gilsonite Laboratories rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Gilsonite Laboratories ranks #19,958 (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 United Gilsonite Laboratories's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Gilsonite Laboratories's total OSHA penalty of $17,955 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gast MFG CORP in Benton Harbor, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,958 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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