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Wholesale Trade · Norwalk, CA

Aerotec Alloys INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aerotec Alloys INC ranks #13,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty31% serious
$24,740
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aerotec Alloys INC in Norwalk, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aerotec Alloys INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,596 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Robbins Manufacturing Company in Webster, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $24,730 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
30.8%
of violations were serious
#13,596
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aerotec Alloys INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aerotec Alloys INC runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$24,740 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Aerotec Alloys INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREY EAGLE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MARADYNE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMFINGER STEEL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CARDINAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DENKAVIT HOLDINGS US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST MATERIAL SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CUISINE SOLUTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPATEX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNTERRA DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TNT TRUCK PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLIN SANCHEZ ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WD GLASSVASE IMPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAZEL COURT ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PAPARAZZI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNICOLOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AIM FIBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ESCOBEDO CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Aerotec Alloys INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Aerotec Alloys INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Aerotec Alloys INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Aerotec Alloys INC is the #583 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($24,740).

How Aerotec Alloys INC Compares

Aerotec Alloys INC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-15

Last Inspection

2019-07-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,370

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $12,370 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

30.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

69.2% 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

$37,205

Current Penalty Amount

$24,740

Penalty Reduction

33.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,465 from the initial assessment of $37,205. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Aerotec Alloys INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aerotec Alloys INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $24,740 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,370 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aerotec Alloys INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,740 here).

Robbins Manufacturing Company $24,730 FL Titanium Metals Corporation $24,728 OH Strategic Materials, Incorporated $24,700 MA Cargill INC $24,700 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Grey Eagle Distributors 2 insp. Maryland Heights, MO Allied Metals, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL Maradyne Corporation 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Emfinger Steel CO., INC. 2 insp. Dothan, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (Plymouth #24)
Plymouth, MA
0 inspections $0
Robbins Manufacturing Company
Webster, FL
5 inspections $24,730
Titanium Metals Corporation
Toronto, OH
6 inspections $24,728
Westside Wholesale, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Strategic Materials, Incorporated
Franklin, MA
3 inspections $24,700

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Aerotec Alloys INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aerotec Alloys INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aerotec Alloys INC have? ▼
Aerotec Alloys INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Aerotec Alloys INC had? ▼
Aerotec Alloys INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-15 and the most recent on 2019-07-08. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aerotec Alloys INC? ▼
Aerotec Alloys INC has been assessed $24,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,205 (a 33.5% reduction).
Does Aerotec Alloys INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aerotec Alloys 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 Aerotec Alloys INC operate in? ▼
Aerotec Alloys INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aerotec Alloys INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aerotec Alloys INC ranks #13,596 (the top quarter 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 Aerotec Alloys INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aerotec Alloys INC's total OSHA penalty of $24,740 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Robbins Manufacturing Company in Webster, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $24,730 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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