This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Brey&krause MFR Co and L.M. Smoyer Brass Products Safety Record

Bethlehem, PA · Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas Extraction

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/19/2006

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Brey&krause MFR Co and L.M. Smoyer Brass Products in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has 55 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 54 classified as serious and $50,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Brey&krause MFR Co and L.M. Smoyer Brass Products, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 55 violations on file, 54 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $50,000.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

55 Violations
2 Inspections
54 Serious
$50,000 Penalties
Serious?
54 ($49,750)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($250)
OSHA initially proposed $109,250 in penalties for Brey&krause MFR Co and L.M. Smoyer Brass Products, later reduced to $50,000 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1027 OSHA Standard
15 citations $7,500
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
15 citations $35,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $1,275
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $650
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $1,800
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/19/2006 Complaint? Bethlehem, PA 15 $5,000
09/19/2006 Complaint? Bethlehem, PA 40 $45,000

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