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Manufacturing · Union City, CA

Caravan Trading CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Caravan Trading CO. ranks #70,565 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,705
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,565
of 99,447 penalized employers

Caravan Trading CO. in Union City, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,705. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 5 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Caravan Trading CO. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,565 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $7,367 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Magnus Precision Manufacturing INC. in Phelps, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $10,074 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#70,565
of 99,447 penalized employers
$7,367
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $7K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Caravan Trading CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Caravan Trading CO. runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,705 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Caravan Trading CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWESTROCK COMPANY OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CORROSION CONTROL SP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WAIAKEA INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14LEBANON SEABOARD COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CMI CHAMPION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30BALDI CANDY CO. DBA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JBS SWIFT & CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SAMUEL, SON & CO. (U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCDOWELL PACKAGING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AQUA TREATMENT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MASON ROAD SHEET MET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JONES STONE & MARBLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PAXXUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TOTAL ENERGIES HOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DUREZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TALOFA SYSTEMS AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RELCO LOCOMOTIVES IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MULCH MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHANEY MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Caravan Trading CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Caravan Trading CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Caravan Trading CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Caravan Trading CO. sits at penalty rank #27,965 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,705 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Caravan Trading CO. ranks #2,663 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($7,367).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,705 OSHA penalties plus $7,367 WHD back wages (73.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Caravan Trading CO. Compares

Caravan Trading CO.'s 2.33 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 (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-06

Last Inspection

2010-12-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$902

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $902 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$2,705

Current Penalty Amount

$2,705

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,072

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$7,367
Employees Affected
4
WHD Violations
5
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,842
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,367

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Caravan Trading CO. owed $7,367 in back wages to 4 employees across 1 case and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Caravan Trading CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Caravan Trading CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $2,705 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $902 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Caravan Trading CO., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,705 here).

Carol's Machine & Fabrication, INC. $2,705 TX D & B Precision Products, INC. $2,704 CO Dura Supreme INC $2,701 MN Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. $2,700 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Westrock Company of Texas 3 insp. Greenville, TX Corrosion Control Specialists, INC. 3 insp. Bayonne, NJ Waiakea INC 3 insp. Hilo, HI Lebanon Seaboard Corporation 3 insp. Danville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Martin Steel INC.
Huntington, WV
4 inspections $10,072
HI Vol Prod INC
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $10,072
Mac LTT Manufacturing, INC.
Billings, MT
2 inspections $10,073
Laco, INC.
Reno, NV
6 inspections $10,071
Magnus Precision Manufacturing INC.
Phelps, NY
3 inspections $10,074

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What to do with this record

Use Caravan Trading CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Caravan Trading CO. against Martin Steel INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Caravan Trading CO.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Caravan Trading CO. also carries $7,367 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Caravan Trading CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Caravan Trading CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Caravan Trading CO. have? ▼
Caravan Trading CO. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,705.
How many OSHA inspections has Caravan Trading CO. had? ▼
Caravan Trading CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-06 and the most recent on 2010-12-23. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Caravan Trading CO.? ▼
Caravan Trading CO. has been assessed $2,705 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $7,367 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Caravan Trading CO. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Caravan Trading CO., resulting in $7,367 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Caravan Trading CO. operate in? ▼
Caravan Trading CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Caravan Trading CO. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Caravan Trading CO. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $7,367 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Caravan Trading CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Caravan Trading CO. ranks #70,565 (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 Caravan Trading CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Caravan Trading CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,705 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Magnus Precision Manufacturing INC. in Phelps, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,074 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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