Manufacturing · West Chester, PA

Acero Precision

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acero Precision ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,470
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acero Precision in West Chester, PA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,470. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $22,259 in back wages owed to 110 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acero Precision once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,725 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $22,259 in back wages owed to 110 affected workers. For comparison, Hart - Clayton INC. in Springfield, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $23,733 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #81,725
of 99,447 penalized employers: $22,259
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 54/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $22K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($22K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Acero Precision

$1,470
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Acero Precision runs well below peers (0.09x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$1,470 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Acero Precision.

Acero Precision has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Acero Precision in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Acero Precision ranks #31,139 at $1,470 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Acero Precision at rank #1,423 of 4,429 employers ($22,259 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,470 OSHA penalties plus $22,259 WHD back wages (93.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Acero Precision Compares

Acero Precision's 3.00 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-03-12

Last Inspection

2015-03-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,470

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,470 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,100

Current Penalty Amount

$1,470

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,729

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $2,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$22,259

Employees Affected

110

WHD Violations

111

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$202

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$22,259

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Acero Precision owed $22,259 in back wages to 110 employees across 1 case and 111 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: Manufacturing

How Acero Precision compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Acero Precision	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,470	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,470	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Acero Precision, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,470 here).

Advanced Machining, INC. $1,470 FL R&R Pallets of Garden City INC. $1,470 KS CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions $1,470 NY We-Mac Manufacturing CO $1,470 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hart - Clayton INC.

Springfield, IL

3 inspections $23,733

Stewart Furniture Design, INC.

Fries, VA

2 inspections $23,725

Packaging Corporation of America

Counce, TN

6 inspections $23,725

Technical Polymers, LLC

Buford, GA

2 inspections $23,734

Velux America, LLC

Wells, ME

2 inspections $23,735

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What to do with this record

Use Acero Precision's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Acero Precision against Hart - Clayton INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Acero Precision also carries $22,259 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 Acero Precision safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Acero Precision's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Acero Precision have? ▼

Acero Precision has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,470.

How many OSHA inspections has Acero Precision had? ▼

Acero Precision has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-12 and the most recent on 2015-03-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Acero Precision? ▼

Acero Precision has been assessed $1,470 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,100 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $22,259 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Acero Precision have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Acero Precision has 2 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 Acero Precision been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Acero Precision, resulting in $22,259 in back wages owed to 110 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Acero Precision operate in? ▼

Acero Precision operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332721). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Acero Precision owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Acero Precision 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 $22,259 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Acero Precision rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acero Precision ranks #81,725 (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 Acero Precision's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Acero Precision's total OSHA penalty of $1,470 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hart - Clayton INC. in Springfield, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,733 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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