This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Howes Leather Co Safety Record

Curwensville, PA

D

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

Last inspected 02/07/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Howes Leather Co in Curwensville, Pennsylvania has 12 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 4 classified as serious and $520 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1985.

Howes Leather Co, located in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 12 violations on file, 4 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $520.

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.

12 Violations
4 Inspections
4 Serious
$520 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($0)
Serious?
4 ($520)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1977
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $600 in penalties for Howes Leather Co, later reduced to $520 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $420
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
2 citations
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0243 OSHA Standard
1 citation $40
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/07/1985 Planned? Curwensville, PA 5 $100
03/03/1982 Planned? Curwensville, PA 6 $240
08/16/1977 Follow-Up? Curwensville, PA 0 $0
06/28/1977 Planned? Curwensville, PA 1 $180

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