Howard Industries Safety Record

Fairview, PA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/03/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Howard Industries in Fairview, Pennsylvania has 42 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $18,300 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2024.

Howard Industries in Fairview, Pennsylvania has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Howard Industries among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

32 of the 42 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Pennsylvania workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

10.5 Howard Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$7,600 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 42 violations, $18,300 in penalties across 4 inspections
42 Total Violations
4 Total Inspections
32 Total Serious
$18,300 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($7,600)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (17 total) since 2002
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 2002
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
Violations decreased 89% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 38 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $34,206 in penalties for Howard Industries, later reduced to $18,300 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
17 citations $6,140
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $5,240
1910.0094 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
2 citations $240

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Howard Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/03/2024 Complaint? Fairview, PA 4 $7,600
12/06/2013 Referral? Fairview, PA 8 $7,500
05/15/2003 Complaint? Fairview, PA 6 $2,000
02/11/2002 Complaint? Fairview, PA 24 $1,200

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