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Boulder Scientific Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Boulder Scientific Company ranks #27,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$13,090
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Boulder Scientific Company in Mead, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,090. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Boulder Scientific Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Ferro Pfanstiehl Laboratories, INC. in Waukegan, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,090 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#27,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Boulder Scientific Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Boulder Scientific Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,090 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Boulder Scientific Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRILTON PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUCHMAN LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BARRY CALLEBAUT USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PROFUSION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SAULO'S GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27D G YUENGLING & SON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36PETRO CHEMICAL MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST FOOD MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JENSEN MEAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSOLIDATED FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRANITE PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SAUL ESCOBAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HERITAGE BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL DYNAMICS LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMIC GROWTH SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Mattoon Precision Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIBER-TECH INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INNOVATIVE CIRCUITS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JDR ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OLSON TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Boulder Scientific C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Boulder Scientific Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Boulder Scientific Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Boulder Scientific Company ranks #12,835 at $13,090 current penalty.

How Boulder Scientific Company Compares

Boulder Scientific Company's 6.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-10-09

Last Inspection

2015-10-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,545

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $6,545 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$15,708

Current Penalty Amount

$13,090

Penalty Reduction

16.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,618 from the initial assessment of $15,708. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Boulder Scientific Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Boulder Scientific Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $13,090 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,545 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Boulder Scientific Company, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,090 here).

Lincoln Manufacturing of Ohio, INC. $13,090 OH Ferro Pfanstiehl Laboratories, INC. $13,090 IL Baker Commodities $13,090 WA Aaron Architectural Iron, LLC $13,091 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morrilton Packing Company, INC. 2 insp. Morrilton, AR Buchman Lumber Company LLC 2 insp. Springbrook, WI Barry Callebaut USA, L.L.C. 2 insp. Pennsauken, NJ Profusion Industries, LLC. 2 insp. Marietta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lincoln Manufacturing of Ohio, INC.
Strasburg, OH
2 inspections $13,090
Ferro Pfanstiehl Laboratories, INC.
Waukegan, IL
2 inspections $13,090
Baker Commodities
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $13,090
Aaron Architectural Iron, LLC
Everman, TX
2 inspections $13,091
Tower Metal Works, INC.
Maple Hill, KS
6 inspections $13,091

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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 Boulder Scientific Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Boulder Scientific Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Boulder Scientific Company have? ▼
Boulder Scientific Company has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,090.
How many OSHA inspections has Boulder Scientific Company had? ▼
Boulder Scientific Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-09 and the most recent on 2015-10-07. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Boulder Scientific Company? ▼
Boulder Scientific Company has been assessed $13,090 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,708 (a 16.7% reduction).
Does Boulder Scientific Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Boulder Scientific Company has 8 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 Boulder Scientific Company operate in? ▼
Boulder Scientific Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Boulder Scientific Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Boulder Scientific Company ranks #27,575 (the upper 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 Boulder Scientific Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Boulder Scientific Company's total OSHA penalty of $13,090 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, Ferro Pfanstiehl Laboratories, INC. in Waukegan, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,090 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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