This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1975. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

O W Houts & Sons Safety Record

State College, PA

F

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

Last inspected 12/05/1975

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, O W Houts & Sons in State College, Pennsylvania has 58 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $6,905 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

O W Houts & Sons, located in State College, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1975. 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 58 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,905.

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.

58 Violations
2 Inspections
9 Serious
$6,905 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
49 ($955)
Serious?
9 ($5,950)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
22 citations $4,840
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
19 citations $140
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
3 citations $750
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $115
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations $85
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/05/1975 Follow-Up? State College, PA 0 $0
10/17/1975 Planned? State College, PA 58 $6,905

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