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Advanced Composites INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanced Composites INC. ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

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. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,087 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 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
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,906
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K 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 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 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 Advanced Composites INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.106.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABIMAR FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SL TENNESSEE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3WISKERCHEN TRUCK AND…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2CAPTIVA GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3MAINE-LY POULTRY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0AIR PRODUCTS AND CHE…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ACADIA PROCESSORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THOR MOTOR COACH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EVERGREEN PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INTERSHELL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UBS FOREVER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FABRI-KAL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NEW FLORENCE WOOD PR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DEMATIC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 25SHREDDER COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1NUTRIFRESH, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0COLORADO PRECISION M…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3PILOT PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6VOITH HYDRO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Advanced Composites …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Advanced Composites INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Advanced Composites INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Advanced Composites INC. ranks #31,990 at $1,125 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Advanced Composites INC. at rank #2,430 of 4,429 employers ($8,906 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,125 OSHA penalties plus $8,906 WHD back wages (88.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Advanced Composites INC. Compares

Advanced Composites INC.'s 2.00 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 (0.07x the sector average).

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

$6,093

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 $6,093.

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 CaseBelow average
$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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advanced Composites INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,125 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advanced Composites INC., both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,125 here).

SS Industries LLC, DBA Salter Spiral Stair $1,125 PA Turner Machine CO., INC. $1,125 TN Metal Roofing Systems, INC. $1,125 NC Country Cabinets of Farmington INC $1,125 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Abimar Foods 1 insp. Abilene, TX SL Tennessee, LLC 1 insp. Clinton, TN Wiskerchen Truck and Equipment LLC 1 insp. Spencer, WI Captiva Group, LLC 1 insp. El Paso, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Best Foam, INC.
Sherman, MS
3 inspections $10,032
Robinson Iron Corporation
Alexander City, AL
3 inspections $10,030
Stan's Industrial Woodwork, INC.
Lyndon Station, WI
2 inspections $10,030
Inventec Performance Chemicals USA, LLC
Deep River, CT
2 inspections $10,033
R&N Manufacturing, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
5 inspections $10,028

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What to do with this record

Use Advanced Composites INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Advanced Composites INC. against Best Foam, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Advanced Composites INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Advanced Composites INC. also carries $8,906 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 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 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 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.
Where does Advanced Composites INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advanced Composites INC. ranks #85,087 (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 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 $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, R&N Manufacturing, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,028 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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