Manufacturing · Meadville, PA

U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty29% serious
$15,000
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. in Meadville, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LHV Precast INC. in Kingston, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,000 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#24,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,000 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC..

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U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. sits at penalty rank #11,352 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,000 assessed).

How U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. Compares

U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC.'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-02-22

Last Inspection

2025-07-18

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$29,338

Current Penalty Amount

$15,000

Penalty Reduction

48.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,338 from the initial assessment of $29,338. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $15,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,750 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. have?
U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,000.
How many OSHA inspections has U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. had?
U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-22 and the most recent on 2025-07-18. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC.?
U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. has been assessed $15,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,338 (a 48.9% reduction).
Does U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. has 4 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 U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. operate in?
U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331492). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC. ranks #24,157 (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 U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
U.S. Bronze Foundry and Machine, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, LHV Precast INC. in Kingston, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,000 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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