OSHA company record

Forbo Flooring, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Hazleton, PA

  • Location Hazleton, PA
  • Inspections on record 2024–2026
  • Data as of November 5, 2026
Inspections since 2023
3
Citations
18
Current penalties
$97,214
Willful
0
Repeat
0

Forbo Flooring, Inc. had 3 OSHA inspections since 2023, with 18 citations and $97,214 in current penalties. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.1052, Methylene chloride (4 citations).

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OSHA inspections at Forbo Flooring, Inc.

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OpenedInspectionTypeStatusCitationsCurrent penalty
January 20, 2026 348700659 Complaint Closed 2 $10,214
April 17, 2025 348187246 Complaint Closed 2 $7,000
March 19, 2024 347357816 Referral Closed 14 $80,000

Penalties by citation type

  • Serious 16 citations$96,214
  • Other-than-serious 2 citations$1,000

OSHA standards Forbo Flooring, Inc. was cited for

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29 CFR 1910.212

2 citations · $16,600

General requirements for all machines

Serious

Course: Machine Guarding for Operators and Maintenance Workers →

29 CFR 1910.147

1 citation · $10,600

The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)

Serious

Course: Lockout/Tagout for Authorized Employees →

29 CFR 1910.213

1 citation · $8,000

Woodworking machinery requirements

Serious

Course: Woodworking Machinery Safety →

29 CFR 1910.106

1 citation · $7,000

Flammable liquids

Serious

Course: Flammable Liquids Storage and Handling →

29 CFR 1910.305

1 citation · $4,600

Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use

Serious

Course: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices for Workers →

29 CFR 1904.41

1 citation · $1,000

Other-than-serious

  • 1904.41(a)(2)

29 CFR 1910.178

1 citation · $0

Powered industrial trucks

Other-than-serious

Course: Forklift Operator Safety: Classroom Training →

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Questions about Forbo Flooring, Inc.’s OSHA record

How many times has OSHA inspected Forbo Flooring, Inc.?

OSHA records list 3 inspections of Forbo Flooring, Inc. in Hazleton, PA since 2023.

How much has Forbo Flooring, Inc. been fined by OSHA?

Since 2023: $124,451 in initial proposed penalties and $97,214 in current penalties across 18 citations.

What OSHA violations has Forbo Flooring, Inc. been cited for?

Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.1052 (Methylene chloride): 4; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 2; 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory protection): 2; 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard communication): 2; 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 1.

Is this the same company as other Forbo Flooring, Inc. locations?

Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Hazleton, PA only. Names merged here: FORBO FLOORING INC; FORBO FLOORING, INC..

Records merged for this page: FORBO FLOORING INC; FORBO FLOORING, INC. at HAZLETON, PA. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so a company with several sites can have several pages, and two different employers with the same name in the same city share one.

Window: inspections opened since November 5, 2023. OSHA has up to six months from a violation to issue a citation, and penalties change when cases settle. Data comes from public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly, and may be incomplete or out of date. Verify on osha.gov before relying on it. Not legal advice. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the U.S. Department of Labor and cannot change a citation or penalty.

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