Manufacturing · Leola, PA

Whitley East, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Whitley East, LLC ranks #8,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty76% serious
$35,760
OSHA penalties
29
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#8,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Whitley East, LLC in Leola, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Whitley East, LLC 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,250 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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, Arcos Industries, LLC in Mount Carmel, PA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $35,774 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection
75.9%
of violations were serious
#8,250
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Whitley East, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Whitley East, LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$35,760 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Whitley East, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0112233445OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRUGGED LINER, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9HOSTESS BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11INGERSOLL-RAND INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22ULTRATEC SPECIAL EFF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43V & H PERFORMANCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8NATURE-TECH, LLC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21TRAXX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22RACK BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13BODEANS BAKING GROUP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8MAXCO SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7QUAD COUNTY CORN PRO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18SYNEAR FOODS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19PUERTO RICO STEEL PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21T & T QUALITY CUTTIN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DEBURRING HOUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23MUELLER COPPER TUBE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KEARFOTT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36STRESSCON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16WEASLER ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GREEN DISTRIBUTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12Whitley East, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29
Whitley East, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Whitley East, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Whitley East, LLC sits at penalty rank #4,142 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($35,760 assessed).

How Whitley East, LLC Compares

Whitley East, LLC's 7.25 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-09-05

Last Inspection

2024-06-06

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,940

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $8,940 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

75.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

24.1% 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

$56,639

Current Penalty Amount

$35,760

Penalty Reduction

36.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,879 from the initial assessment of $56,639. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Whitley East, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Whitley East, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 29 8.0
Total Penalty $35,760 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,940 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Whitley East, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,760 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Whitley East, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Whitley East, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 4 inspections, including 22 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 Whitley East, LLC have?
Whitley East, LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Whitley East, LLC had?
Whitley East, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-05 and the most recent on 2024-06-06. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Whitley East, LLC?
Whitley East, LLC has been assessed $35,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,639 (a 36.9% reduction).
Does Whitley East, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Whitley East, LLC has 22 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 Whitley East, LLC operate in?
Whitley East, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Whitley East, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Whitley East, LLC ranks #8,250 (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 Whitley East, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Whitley East, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $35,760 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arcos Industries, LLC in Mount Carmel, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,774 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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