Manufacturing · Lititz, PA

Woodstream Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Woodstream Corporation ranks #6,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$40,716
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #6,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,716. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Woodstream Corporation 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $127 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC. in Waverly, OH is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $40,836 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #6,828
of 99,447 penalized employers: $127
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $127 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($127 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Woodstream Corporation

$40,716
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Woodstream Corporation runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$40,716 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Woodstream Corporation.

Woodstream Corporation has 4 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.

Woodstream Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Woodstream Corporation is the #3,439 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($40,716). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Woodstream Corporation ranks #4,424 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($127).

Combined federal exposure here: $40,716 OSHA penalties plus $127 WHD back wages (0.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Woodstream Corporation Compares

Woodstream Corporation's 3.00 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2020-09-09

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,179

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $10,179 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

25.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$61,173

Current Penalty Amount

$40,716

Penalty Reduction

33.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$40,843

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,457 from the initial assessment of $61,173. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$127

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$32

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$127

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Woodstream Corporation owed $127 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 73 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Woodstream Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Woodstream Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	12	8.0
Total Penalty	$40,716	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,179	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Woodstream Corporation, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,716 here).

Simmons Foods, INC. $40,707 AR Sinomax East, INC. $40,700 TN Cartridge Actuated Devices, INC. $40,700 NJ Ernst Metal Technologies LLC $40,700 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Evraz INC. NA 4 insp. Pueblo, CO Touchstone Precision Inc. 4 insp. Auburn, AL Twins Twins LLC 4 insp. Labelle, FL Magretech, LLC 4 insp. Bellevue, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bridon-Bekaert the Ropes Group

Exeter, PA

3 inspections $40,837

Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC.

Waverly, OH

6 inspections $40,836

Taylor Farms California, INC

Salinas, CA

3 inspections $40,860

Beta Plastics Corporation

Carlstadt, NJ

3 inspections $40,868

Kakao Apparel Inc.

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0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Woodstream Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Woodstream Corporation also carries $127 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Woodstream Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Woodstream Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 Woodstream Corporation have? ▼

Woodstream Corporation has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,716.

How many OSHA inspections has Woodstream Corporation had? ▼

Woodstream Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2020-09-09. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Woodstream Corporation? ▼

Woodstream Corporation has been assessed $40,716 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,173 (a 33.4% reduction). Additionally, $127 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Woodstream Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Woodstream Corporation has 8 serious violations, and 3 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Woodstream Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Woodstream Corporation, resulting in $127 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Woodstream Corporation operate in? ▼

Woodstream Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Woodstream Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Woodstream Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $127 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Woodstream Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Woodstream Corporation ranks #6,828 (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 Woodstream Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Woodstream Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $40,716 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Speyside Bourbon Stave Mill IN Ohio at Waverly, INC. in Waverly, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,836 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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