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Manufacturing · Murrieta, CA

Apex Conveyor Systems

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apex Conveyor Systems ranks #57,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$4,575
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apex Conveyor Systems in Murrieta, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apex Conveyor Systems 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,828 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jenkor, LLC in Ceres, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,575 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#57,828
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Apex Conveyor Systems compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Apex Conveyor Systems runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,575 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% 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 Apex Conveyor Systems.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMCNEIL GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18POLYGLASS COATINGS L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CERTAINTEED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SCHULZE TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E I DUPONT DE NEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TIMBERLINE PALLET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C&A BUILDING SUPPLY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OKLAHOMA STEEL AND W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NORTHWOODS PAPER CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FABCO-AIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AABACO HOLDINGS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHEP RECYCLED PALLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CATERPILLAR FLUID TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KANSAS EROSION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PLAINVILLE BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMPERIAL GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARSHALLTOWN HAMMER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUPERIOR INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Apex Conveyor Systems, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Apex Conveyor Systems has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Apex Conveyor Systems in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Apex Conveyor Systems sits at penalty rank #23,912 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,575 assessed).

How Apex Conveyor Systems Compares

Apex Conveyor Systems's 5.00 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 (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-06

Last Inspection

2021-05-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,288

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,288 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

70.0% 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

$8,440

Current Penalty Amount

$4,575

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,865 from the initial assessment of $8,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Apex Conveyor Systems compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Apex Conveyor Systems Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $4,575 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,288 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Apex Conveyor Systems, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,575 here).

Dave Wheatley Enterprises INC $4,575 MD Danafilms, INC. $4,576 MA Bison Iron & Step $4,578 NY Lin-Ian Metals (Guam) CORP. $4,572 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

McNeil Group, INC. 2 insp. Columbus, OH Polyglass Coatings Limited LLC 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Certainteed LLC 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Schulze Tool Company 2 insp. Independence, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jenkor, LLC
Ceres, CA
2 inspections $4,575
Kolkka Furniture
American Canyon, CA
2 inspections $4,575
Dave Wheatley Enterprises INC
Aberdeen, MD
2 inspections $4,575
Danafilms, INC.
Westboro, MA
2 inspections $4,576
Bison Iron & Step
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $4,578

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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 Apex Conveyor Systems safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Apex Conveyor Systems's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Apex Conveyor Systems have? ▼
Apex Conveyor Systems has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Apex Conveyor Systems had? ▼
Apex Conveyor Systems has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-06 and the most recent on 2021-05-19. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Apex Conveyor Systems? ▼
Apex Conveyor Systems has been assessed $4,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,440 (a 45.8% reduction).
Does Apex Conveyor Systems have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Apex Conveyor Systems has 3 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 Apex Conveyor Systems operate in? ▼
Apex Conveyor Systems operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333922). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Apex Conveyor Systems rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apex Conveyor Systems ranks #57,828 (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 Apex Conveyor Systems's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Apex Conveyor Systems's total OSHA penalty of $4,575 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jenkor, LLC in Ceres, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,575 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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