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W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty29% serious
$9,800
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. in Bradford, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,736 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arch Chemicals, INC. in Rochester, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $9,800 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#35,736
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. 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

$9,800 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32Knowlton Technologie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MODEL SCREW PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18HARVEST RICE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HOME BREW MART, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ACME MACHELL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERIFORGE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN NICKELOID C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MERSEN USA ACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & B PIPING (W), INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SALERNO PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLAS MOLDED PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUGLER OIL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PENTAGON SURFACES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NEMESIS METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS PAPER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 122 SISTERS FOOD GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THERMOSEAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12W.R. Case & Sons Cut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. has 2 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.

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. is the #16,007 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,800).

How W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. Compares

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO.'s 3.50 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

2

First Inspection

2010-10-19

Last Inspection

2010-10-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$25,000

Current Penalty Amount

$9,800

Penalty Reduction

60.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,200 from the initial assessment of $25,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $9,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,900 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,800 here).

W. M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC. $9,800 GA Turbo Combustor Technology, INC. $9,800 FL Arch Chemicals, INC. $9,800 NY Andros Foods North America $9,800 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Amsted Rail Company, INC. 2 insp. Groveport, OH Knowlton Technologies LLC 2 insp. Watertown, NY Model Screw Products, INC. 2 insp. Clearwater, FL Harvest Rice, INC. 2 insp. Weiner, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

W. M. Sheppard Lumber CO., INC.
Brooklet, GA
2 inspections $9,800
Turbo Combustor Technology, INC.
Stuart, FL
2 inspections $9,800
Arch Chemicals, INC.
Rochester, NY
4 inspections $9,800
Hampton Lumber Mills
Morton, WA
2 inspections $9,800
B & L Systems, INC.
Largo, FL
2 inspections $9,800

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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 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. have? ▼
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,800.
How many OSHA inspections has W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. had? ▼
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-19 and the most recent on 2010-10-19. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO.? ▼
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. has been assessed $9,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,000 (a 60.8% reduction).
Does W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. has 2 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 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. operate in? ▼
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO. ranks #35,736 (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 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arch Chemicals, INC. in Rochester, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,800 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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