Manufacturing · Westfield, MA

Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated in Westfield, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Georgia Pacific Corrugated II LLC in MT Olive, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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 Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0017.334.651.969.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWALASHEK INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ERIE ENGINEERED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GARCIA'S WOOD WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MCKEE FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARTELYE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 66LINCOLN WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BERCO OF AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5STACKTIGHT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VFI FABRICATORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ORANGE BAKERY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COTTRELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BUTTURA & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BEST TREAT PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MID-STATES PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AXIUM FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRECAST MANAGEMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KARL W. SCHMIDT & AS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19Westek Architectural…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated sits at penalty rank #19,650 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,000 assessed).

How Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated Compares

Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated's 3.33 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-17

Last Inspection

2023-09-15

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $2,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$13,200

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,200 from the initial assessment of $13,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $7,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,333 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated, both outside MA 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 Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated have?
Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated had?
Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-17 and the most recent on 2023-09-15. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated?
Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,200 (a 47.0% reduction).
Does Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated has 6 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 Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated operate in?
Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated ranks #45,870 (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 Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average?
Westek Architectural Woodworking, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 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, Georgia Pacific Corrugated II LLC in MT Olive, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,000 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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