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Manufacturing · West Valley City, UT

Advanced Composites INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanced Composites INC. has a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$8,906
Back wages owed

Advanced Composites INC. in West Valley City, UT has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. 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 Advanced Composites INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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 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 $8,906 in back wages owed to 59 affected workers. For comparison, R&N Manufacturing, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $10,028 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
14%
of penalized employers rank lower
$8,906
in back wages recovered

How Advanced Composites INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advanced Composites INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Advanced Composites INC.

The federal enforcement record for Advanced Composites INC. in West Valley City, UT includes 1 OSHA inspection and 2 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $1,750 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1,125 - a 35.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,125. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $8,906 in back wages owed to 59 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2023-08-31 to 2023-08-31, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2023-08-31

Last Inspection

2023-08-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$1,750

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

35.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,031

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $625 from the initial assessment of $1,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,906
Employees Affected
59
WHD Violations
60
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$151
Avg Back Wages per Case
$8,906

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Advanced Composites INC. owed $8,906 in back wages to 59 employees across 1 case and 60 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 Advanced Composites INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advanced Composites INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.5
Violations 2 7.8
Total Penalty $1,125 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced Composites INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advanced Composites INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Advanced Composites INC. have? ▼
Advanced Composites INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Advanced Composites INC. had? ▼
Advanced Composites INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-08-31 and the most recent on 2023-08-31. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advanced Composites INC.? ▼
Advanced Composites INC. has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,750 (a 35.7% reduction). Additionally, $8,906 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Advanced Composites INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advanced Composites 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 Advanced Composites INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Advanced Composites INC., resulting in $8,906 in back wages owed to 59 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Advanced Composites INC. operate in? ▼
Advanced Composites INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326130). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Advanced Composites INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Advanced Composites 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 $8,906 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Advanced Composites INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advanced Composites INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,125 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, R&N Manufacturing, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,028 in current penalties.

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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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