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Manufacturing · Portland, OR

Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,530
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,530. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,795 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pineapple Grove Designs INC. in Boynton Beach, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,530 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#80,795
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,530 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHASA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29TYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AIR-WAY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2TRIDENT SEAFOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EXTERRAN ENERGY SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32CLEVELAND STEEL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CKS PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WOODS FISHERIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARTISAN'S ROW CABINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BWP HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KETTLE MORAINE COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26QUALITY PROFILE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EXTREME MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BATTISTONI ITALIAN S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE MILLENNIUM MAT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9J & M PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2US POLYCHEMICAL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16Ab Plating & Manufac…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC sits at penalty rank #30,918 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,530 assessed).

How Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC Compares

Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC's 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-14

Last Inspection

2011-12-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$510

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $510 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,530

Current Penalty Amount

$1,530

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,530 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $510 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,530 here).

Pineapple Grove Designs INC. $1,530 FL Breiten Lumber $1,530 MI Gehman Iron INC $1,530 PA Kaman Aerospace Corporation $1,530 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Hasa, INC. 3 insp. Santa Clarita, CA Tyson Foods INC. 3 insp. Hope, AR Air-Way Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Edgerton, OH Trident Seafoods Corporation 3 insp. Cordova, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pineapple Grove Designs INC.
Boynton Beach, FL
2 inspections $1,530
Breiten Lumber
Sandusky, MI
2 inspections $1,530
Beverly Pacific CO
Redmond, OR
2 inspections $1,530
Gino's Bar-B-Q
Smithville, TN
0 inspections $0
Gehman Iron INC
Knoxville, PA
2 inspections $1,530

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC have? ▼
Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,530.
How many OSHA inspections has Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC had? ▼
Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-14 and the most recent on 2011-12-28. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC? ▼
Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC has been assessed $1,530 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼
Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC ranks #80,795 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ab Plating & Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,530 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pineapple Grove Designs INC. in Boynton Beach, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,530 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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