Establishment profile
JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION
FRANKLIN PLANT MAPLE AVENUE, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15901
Operated by FreightCar America, Inc · 1 of 9 establishments
336510 — Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Summary
JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $2,590 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 49th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 38 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 57th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $2,590 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G01 II | 1 | 1 | $140 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C05 II | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 3365 within PA. Peer group: 38 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for FreightCar America, Inc, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other FreightCar America, Inc locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 10 cases · 10 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-CA-033932 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-033758 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2003 | Jan 2004 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-032729 | Unfair labor practice | May 2002 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-032445 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2001 | Feb 2002 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-032321 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2001 | Jun 2004 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-032298 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2001 | Jan 2002 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-032136 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2001 | Feb 2005 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-031799 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2000 | Jun 2004 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-031697 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2000 | Mar 2001 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-030528 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 1999 | Nov 1999 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORP. 17 JOHNS STREET · JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15901 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Sep 2018 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-22 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $2,590 | |
| 2001-03-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION is one of 9 establishments rolled up under the parent organization FreightCar America, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of FreightCar America, Inc across all 9 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in railroad rolling stock manufacturing within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HYUNDAI ROTEM USA CORPORATIONPHILADELPHIA — 3 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATIONALTOONA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AMSTED RAILCAMP HILL — 2 federal enforcement records
- KASGRO RAIL CORPORATIONNEW CASTLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.JOHNSTOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- ACF INDUSTRIES LLCMILTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- A. STUCKI COMPANY INCORPORATEDSHARON — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANYALTOONA — 2 federal enforcement records
- JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATIONJOHNSTOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALTOONA PIPE AND STEEL SUPPLY COMPANYALTOONA — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by FreightCar America, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATIONJOHNSTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.JOHNSTOWN, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.ROANOKE, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.DANVILLE, IL — 1 federal enforcement record
- FREIGHTCAR ALABAMA, LLCCHEROKEE, AL — 1 federal enforcement record
- FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.CHEROKEE, AL — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All FreightCar America, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Railroad Rolling Stock ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Railroad Rolling Stock in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup FreightCar America, Inc, which operates 9 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 5 violations and $2,590 in total penalties.
- How does JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- JOHNSTOWN AMERICA CORPORATION operates in the railroad rolling stock manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.