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Retail Trade · Salinas, CA

Altman Specialty Plants, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Altman Specialty Plants, INC. ranks #4,261 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty50% serious
$56,760
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,261
of 99,447 penalized employers

Altman Specialty Plants, INC. in Salinas, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Altman Specialty Plants, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,261 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Big Lots, INC. in Columbus, OH is another retail trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $57,085 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#4,261
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Altman Specialty Plants, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Altman Specialty Plants, INC. runs far above peers (19.6x 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

$56,760 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($56,760) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,760 $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Altman Specialty Plants, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOFFICE DEPOT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KB ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROSSITUNES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1FRED MEYER #655, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HEINEN'S INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FAMILY DOLLAR STORES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STOCK BUILDING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GROCERY GEEKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HANCOCK LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MILITARY DELI & BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUMANE SOCIETY OF SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BASS PRO SHOPS OUTDO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ABACUS BUSINESS CAPI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RITE RUG CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6YELLOW TAG THRIFT ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CHAMBERS LEASING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MIDWEST SPORTING GOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20Altman Specialty Pla…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Altman Specialty Plants, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Altman Specialty Plants, INC. in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

In Retail Trade, Altman Specialty Plants, INC. sits at penalty rank #115 of 3,175 penalized establishments ($56,760 assessed).

How Altman Specialty Plants, INC. Compares

Altman Specialty Plants, INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (19.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-06-21

Last Inspection

2019-06-26

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,920

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $18,920 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$67,620

Current Penalty Amount

$56,760

Penalty Reduction

16.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,860 from the initial assessment of $67,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Altman Specialty Plants, INC. compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Altman Specialty Plants, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.8
Violations 8 1.7
Total Penalty $56,760 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,920 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($56,760 here).

Dillon Companies, LLC $56,854 CO Big Lots, INC. $57,085 OH Target Corporation $57,285 NJ Food Center Corporation $57,529 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Office Depot INC 3 insp. Honolulu, HI KB Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Hinesburg, VT Rossitunes INC 3 insp. Junction City, OR Target Corporation 3 insp. Lake City, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eaton Bikes
Key West, FL
0 inspections $0
La Moreliana Meat Market #1
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Dillon Companies, LLC
Glendale, CO
2 inspections $56,854
Distinctive Diamonds
Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
Big Lots, INC.
Columbus, OH
4 inspections $57,085

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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 Altman Specialty Plants, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Altman Specialty Plants, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Altman Specialty Plants, INC. have? ▼
Altman Specialty Plants, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Altman Specialty Plants, INC. had? ▼
Altman Specialty Plants, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-21 and the most recent on 2019-06-26. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Altman Specialty Plants, INC.? ▼
Altman Specialty Plants, INC. has been assessed $56,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,620 (a 16.1% reduction).
Does Altman Specialty Plants, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Altman Specialty Plants, 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 Altman Specialty Plants, INC. operate in? ▼
Altman Specialty Plants, INC. operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 444220). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Altman Specialty Plants, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Altman Specialty Plants, INC. ranks #4,261 (the top 5% 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 Altman Specialty Plants, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Altman Specialty Plants, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $56,760 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (19.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Big Lots, INC. in Columbus, OH is a similar retail trade employer with $57,085 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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