This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

North American Refractories Safety Record

Curwensville, PA

F

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

Last inspected 12/11/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, North American Refractories in Curwensville, Pennsylvania has 9 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $2,454 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1982 to 1998.

North American Refractories, located in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 9 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,454.

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.

9 Violations
2 Inspections
7 Serious
$2,454 Penalties
Serious?
7 ($2,454)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $3,895 in penalties for North American Refractories, later reduced to $2,454 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.0024 OSHA Standard
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DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/11/1998 Planned? Curwensville, PA 3 $2,194
10/20/1982 Planned? Curwensville, PA 6 $260

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