Manufacturing · Bakersfield, CA

Century Rubber Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Century Rubber Company INC ranks #69,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,910
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Century Rubber Company INC in Bakersfield, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,910. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Century Rubber Company INC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,033 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, Gonnella Frozen Products, LLC. in Hazleton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,910 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#69,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Century Rubber Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Century Rubber Company INC runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$2,910 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Century Rubber Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.316.431.546.661.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSENSIENT FLAVORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN WIRE & CABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50AIRSTREAM, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIFEWAY WISCONSIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WMT HOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOHN KUHNI SONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMBERMEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATURE SOY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LEVENT INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KITCHENMAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59AKRON SPECIAL MACHIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JEFCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOWLINE DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PALMETTO STATE ARMOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CONNER COLORADO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PERMACAST LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Century Rubber Compa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Century Rubber Company INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Century Rubber Company INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Century Rubber Company INC sits at penalty rank #27,556 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,910 assessed).

How Century Rubber Company INC Compares

Century Rubber Company INC's 2.00 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 (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-18

Last Inspection

2020-08-11

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,455

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,455 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$6,185

Current Penalty Amount

$2,910

Penalty Reduction

53.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,275 from the initial assessment of $6,185. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Century Rubber Company INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Century Rubber Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $2,910 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,455 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Century Rubber Company INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Century Rubber Company INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Century Rubber Company INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Century Rubber Company INC have?
Century Rubber Company INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,910.
How many OSHA inspections has Century Rubber Company INC had?
Century Rubber Company INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-18 and the most recent on 2020-08-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Century Rubber Company INC?
Century Rubber Company INC has been assessed $2,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,185 (a 53.0% reduction).
Does Century Rubber Company INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Century Rubber Company INC 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 Century Rubber Company INC operate in?
Century Rubber Company INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326291). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Century Rubber Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Century Rubber Company INC ranks #69,033 (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 Century Rubber Company INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Century Rubber Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,910 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, Gonnella Frozen Products, LLC. in Hazleton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,910 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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