Manufacturing · Reno, NV

Action Embroidery & Design INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Action Embroidery & Design INC. ranks #47,651 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$6,520
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#47,651
of 99,447 penalized employers

Action Embroidery & Design INC. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Action Embroidery & Design INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,651 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 4 Stars Moulding, LLC in Donna, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,519 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#47,651
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Action Embroidery & Design INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,520 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Action Embroidery & Design INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0013.927.841.755.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRAANI CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35PRINZ GRAIN & FEED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20PEPSI GUAM BOTTLING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20ABB INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14VERIDIAM INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27CUSTOM WOODWORKS & I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 53DAY-LEE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18MASTERMOLD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11THE TRANZONIC COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BECK MANUFACTURING I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MISSOURI METALS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ROYAL METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NORTHCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17COLORADO STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16ASSOCIATED FEED & SU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LA CANASTA MEXICAN F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18RUSSELL STOVER CHOCO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2STEIN STEEL & SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15DELTAK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Action Embroidery & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Action Embroidery & Design INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Action Embroidery & Design INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Action Embroidery & Design INC. is the #20,512 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,520).

How Action Embroidery & Design INC. Compares

Action Embroidery & Design INC.'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-09-18

Last Inspection

2018-02-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,630

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,630 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$6,520

Current Penalty Amount

$6,520

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Action Embroidery & Design INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Action Embroidery & Design INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $6,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,630 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Action Embroidery & Design INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,520 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Action Embroidery & Design INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Action Embroidery & Design INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Action Embroidery & Design INC. have?
Action Embroidery & Design INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Action Embroidery & Design INC. had?
Action Embroidery & Design INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-18 and the most recent on 2018-02-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Action Embroidery & Design INC.?
Action Embroidery & Design INC. has been assessed $6,520 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Action Embroidery & Design INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Action Embroidery & Design INC. has 4 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 Action Embroidery & Design INC. operate in?
Action Embroidery & Design INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Action Embroidery & Design INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Action Embroidery & Design INC. ranks #47,651 (the upper 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 Action Embroidery & Design INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Action Embroidery & Design INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,520 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, 4 Stars Moulding, LLC in Donna, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,519 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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