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Manufacturing · Warren, PA

Whirley Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Whirley Industries, INC. ranks #37,645 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty43% serious
$9,129
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#37,645
of 99,447 penalized employers

Whirley Industries, INC. in Warren, PA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,129. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Whirley Industries, INC. 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,645 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prestige Bread CO. of Jersey City in North Bergen, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,126 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#37,645
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Whirley Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Whirley Industries, INC. 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

$9,129 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 Whirley Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0019.939.959.879.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDELTA STAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4FCC (NORTH CAROLINA)…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20HORMEL FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13DUREX INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6SPRAYTEK INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27RADI'S CUSTOM WOODWO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PALLETONE OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6CRESTWOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2TECNOFIL CHENANGO SAC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 44KEADLE LUMBER ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40PRODUCERS RICE MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6BURT STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15NIPPON SHARYO MANUFA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16BAE SYSTEMS NORFOLK …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17MATCOR METAL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6WING INFLATABLES, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12CATLETTSBURG REFININ…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1STATE METAL INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 76Whirley Industries, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7
Whirley Industries, INC. has 6 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.

Whirley Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Whirley Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #16,803 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,129 assessed).

How Whirley Industries, INC. Compares

Whirley Industries, INC.'s 1.17 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

6

First Inspection

2017-02-16

Last Inspection

2022-04-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,522

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $1,522 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

$13,042

Current Penalty Amount

$9,129

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,913 from the initial assessment of $13,042. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Whirley Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Whirley Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $9,129 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,522 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Whirley Industries, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,129 here).

High Tech Molding & Design, INC. $9,128 OH Freeland Industries, INC. $9,127 WI Bocks Board Packaging of Texas, INC. $9,127 TX Boston Automatic Sprinkler Fabrication, INC. $9,126 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Delta Star, INC. 6 insp. Lynchburg, VA FCC (North Carolina), LLC 6 insp. Laurinburg, NC Hormel Foods Corporation 6 insp. Knoxville, IA Durex Industries 6 insp. Cary, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

High Tech Molding & Design, INC.
Youngstown, OH
2 inspections $9,128
Freeland Industries, INC.
Portage, WI
2 inspections $9,127
Bocks Board Packaging of Texas, INC.
Hutchins, TX
2 inspections $9,127
Boston Automatic Sprinkler Fabrication, INC.
Rockland, MA
2 inspections $9,126
Prestige Bread CO. of Jersey City
North Bergen, NJ
3 inspections $9,126

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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 Whirley Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Whirley Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 6 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 Whirley Industries, INC. have? ▼
Whirley Industries, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,129.
How many OSHA inspections has Whirley Industries, INC. had? ▼
Whirley Industries, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-16 and the most recent on 2022-04-28. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Whirley Industries, INC.? ▼
Whirley Industries, INC. has been assessed $9,129 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,042 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Whirley Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Whirley Industries, INC. 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.
What industry does Whirley Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Whirley Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Whirley Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Whirley Industries, INC. ranks #37,645 (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 Whirley Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Whirley Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,129 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prestige Bread CO. of Jersey City in North Bergen, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,126 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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