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Manufacturing · Breinigsville, PA

Westport Axle CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Westport Axle CORP. ranks #6,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty83% serious
$41,694
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Westport Axle CORP. in Breinigsville, PA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,694. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Westport Axle CORP. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Flink Company in Streator, IL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $41,704 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#6,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Westport Axle CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Westport Axle CORP. runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$41,694 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Westport Axle CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARYZTA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAR-CONN CHROME COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28SILVER BAY SEAFOODS-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JPC HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE TALARIA COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GALAXY BALLOONS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN TEA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TENSION ENVELOPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MPI ENGINEERED TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JP LILLIS ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33AMERICAN BLANCHING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RAWLINGS SPORTING GO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AMERICAN STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KIT HOMEBUILDERS WES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PKM STEEL SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CALABRO CHEESE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INFINITY SPECIALTY T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DEVRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23CHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Westport Axle CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Westport Axle CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Westport Axle CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Westport Axle CORP. ranks #3,331 at $41,694 current penalty.

How Westport Axle CORP. Compares

Westport Axle CORP.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-01-11

Last Inspection

2019-02-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,898

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $13,898 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$58,440

Current Penalty Amount

$41,694

Penalty Reduction

28.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,746 from the initial assessment of $58,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Westport Axle CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Westport Axle CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $41,694 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,898 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Westport Axle CORP., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($41,694 here).

Inline Plastics CORP. $41,700 CT Flink Company $41,704 IL Georgia Pacific, LLC $41,681 AR Liguria Foods, INC. $41,714 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aryzta, LLC 3 insp. San Leandro, CA Har-Conn Chrome Company 3 insp. West Hartford, CT Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK JPC Holdings, LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Inline Plastics CORP.
Shelton, CT
3 inspections $41,700
Flink Company
Streator, IL
7 inspections $41,704
Landmark Industries Inc
Dearborn, MI
0 inspections $0
Georgia Pacific, LLC
Gurdon, AR
4 inspections $41,681
Liguria Foods, INC.
Humboldt, IA
4 inspections $41,714

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What to do with this record

Use Westport Axle CORP.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Westport Axle CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Westport Axle CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Westport Axle CORP. have? ▼
Westport Axle CORP. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,694.
How many OSHA inspections has Westport Axle CORP. had? ▼
Westport Axle CORP. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-11 and the most recent on 2019-02-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Westport Axle CORP.? ▼
Westport Axle CORP. has been assessed $41,694 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,440 (a 28.7% reduction).
Does Westport Axle CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Westport Axle CORP. has 10 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 Westport Axle CORP. operate in? ▼
Westport Axle CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Westport Axle CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Westport Axle CORP. ranks #6,625 (the top 10% 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 Westport Axle CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Westport Axle CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $41,694 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flink Company in Streator, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $41,704 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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