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Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,600
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. in Auburn, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Lanza CORP. DBA Sign Design in Port Chester, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.411.22028.837.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEGRATED TURF SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KOSER IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36YANK MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SOUTHERN GROUTS AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GLOBUS PRINTING & PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27MARUICHI AMERICAN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NUPRESS OF MIAMI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ITW POLYMER SEALANTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BPI LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVPS OF VIRGINIA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCCOWN VENEER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MEGA INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DYNAMIC RESEARCH TEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8N-STOCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROVANCO PIPING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GILSTER - MARY LEE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TORRANCE CASTINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUNOPTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Auburn Vacuum Formin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. sits at penalty rank #21,967 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,600 assessed).

How Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. Compares

Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC.'s 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-08

Last Inspection

2016-03-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$8,000

Current Penalty Amount

$5,600

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $8,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $5,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).

NWBS, INC. $5,600 ID Eunice Superette, INC. $5,600 LA Jerry's Metal Finishing $5,600 MO Hebert Confections, LLC $5,600 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Integrated Turf Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Chatsworth, GA Koser Iron Works, INC. 2 insp. Barron, WI Yank Marine, INC. 2 insp. Tuckahoe, NJ Southern Grouts and Mortars 2 insp. Waxahachie, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

NWBS, INC.
Boise, ID
2 inspections $5,600
Lanza CORP. DBA Sign Design
Port Chester, NY
2 inspections $5,600
Hebert Confections, LLC
Shrewsbury, MA
2 inspections $5,600
Culver Duck Farms, INC.
Middlebury, IN
3 inspections $5,600
New Horizons RV CORP
Junction City, KS
2 inspections $5,600

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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 Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. have? ▼
Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. had? ▼
Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-08 and the most recent on 2016-03-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC.? ▼
Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. has been assessed $5,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,000 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. 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 Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. operate in? ▼
Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC. ranks #52,176 (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 Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Auburn Vacuum Forming CO. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,600 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, Lanza CORP. DBA Sign Design in Port Chester, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,600 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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