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Professional & Technical Services · Bristol, PA

Ace Designs, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ace Designs, INC. ranks #61,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,972
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#61,829
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ace Designs, INC. in Bristol, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,972. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ace Designs, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,829 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,866 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. For comparison, Mpri in Tacoma, WA is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#61,829
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,866
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Ace Designs, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ace Designs, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$3,972 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ace Designs, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.21.51.82.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW HORIZONS ENTERPR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COMMERCIAL DESIGN GR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2VOSS ROAD ANIMAL CLI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CORINTH VETERINARY C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4LSW EMERGENCY SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4BILMAR LANDSCAPE IND…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CGI FEDERAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LOERA'S LANDSCAPING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3AAIPHARMA SERVICES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AQUEDUCT ANIMAL HOSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DEDICATED LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DACHSER USA AIR & SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CALIFORNIA AUTISM CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VCA SACRAMENTO VETER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1YESCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ANTAYA TECHNOLOGIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0AMEC ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOCAL POINTE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RELOGISTICS SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ace Designs, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Ace Designs, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ace Designs, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Professional & Technical Services sector: Ace Designs, INC. is the #261 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 509 employers with nonzero fines ($3,972). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Ace Designs, INC. at rank #2,456 of 2,735 employers ($1,866 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,972 OSHA penalties plus $1,866 WHD back wages (32.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ace Designs, INC. Compares

Ace Designs, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2025-03-19

Last Inspection

2025-03-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,972

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,972 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$5,296

Current Penalty Amount

$3,972

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,838

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,324 from the initial assessment of $5,296. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,866
Employees Affected
22
WHD Violations
22
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$85
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,866

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ace Designs, INC. owed $1,866 in back wages to 22 employees across 1 case and 22 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Ace Designs, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ace Designs, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 0.6
Violations 1 1.2
Total Penalty $3,972 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,972 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ace Designs, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,972 here).

Merrill Fab $3,985 WI Rti Laboratories $4,000 MI U.S. Postal Service $4,000 FL Calspan Corporation $4,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

New Horizons Enterprises, LLC 1 insp. Kansas City, MO Commercial Design Group 1 insp. Miami, FL Voss Road Animal Clinic 1 insp. Houston, TX Language Line Services 1 insp. Monterey, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marks Engineering & Construction
Mercedes, TX
2 inspections $5,840
Deployed Resources, LLC
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Mpri
Tacoma, WA
0 inspections $0
LCC Landscaping Inc.
Bloomfield, NJ
0 inspections $0
ARM Group, Inc. (Hershey)
Hershey, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ace Designs, INC. against Marks Engineering & Construction, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ace Designs, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Professional & Technical Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Professional & Technical Services sector
  • Ace Designs, INC. also carries $1,866 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Ace Designs, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ace Designs, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ace Designs, INC. have? ▼
Ace Designs, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,972.
How many OSHA inspections has Ace Designs, INC. had? ▼
Ace Designs, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-19 and the most recent on 2025-03-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ace Designs, INC.? ▼
Ace Designs, INC. has been assessed $3,972 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,296 (a 25.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,866 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Ace Designs, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ace Designs, INC. has 1 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.
Has Ace Designs, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ace Designs, INC., resulting in $1,866 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Ace Designs, INC. operate in? ▼
Ace Designs, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541490). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Ace Designs, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Ace Designs, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,866 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Ace Designs, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ace Designs, INC. ranks #61,829 (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 Ace Designs, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ace Designs, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,972 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mpri in Tacoma, WA is a similar professional & technical services employer with $0 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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