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Chemco INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chemco INC ranks #29,093 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty64% serious
$12,400
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#29,093
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chemco INC in Ferndale, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chemco INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,093 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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. For comparison, Cascade Gasket & MFG CO INC in Kent, WA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,400 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
64.0%
of violations were serious
#29,093
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chemco INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chemco INC runs moderately below 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

$12,400 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Chemco INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.223.534.846.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXWELL HARDWOOD FLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRIPAK INDUSTRIAL US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44EMPIRE KOSHER POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35AMERICAN FLOORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TEWA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLIAMS OLEFINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POWDER COTE II, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE PAPER & BOX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TYSON CHICKEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8K. W. MCAVOY & SON, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MANUFACTURER'S PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CRAZY AARON ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DANIELE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUTCHINSON SEALING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FROY TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KYLLONEN CABINETS AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BAKE-N-JOY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASPEN GUARD, LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Chemco INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Chemco INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Chemco INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Chemco INC is the #13,428 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,400).

How Chemco INC Compares

Chemco INC's 8.33 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-02-22

Last Inspection

2013-08-05

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $4,133 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

64.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

36.0% 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

$19,000

Current Penalty Amount

$12,400

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,600 from the initial assessment of $19,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Chemco INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $12,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,133 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chemco INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,400 here).

Binrax LLC $12,400 MI B Martinez Sons Company $12,400 TX A List Wood Works, INC. $12,400 MA Southern Wood Works of Gray, LLC $12,400 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring INC. 3 insp. Monticello, AR Tripak Industrial USA, LLC 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company 3 insp. New Britain, CT Empire Kosher Poultry, INC. 3 insp. Mifflintown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Binrax LLC
Ithaca, MI
5 inspections $12,400
B Martinez Sons Company
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $12,400
A List Wood Works, INC.
Whitinsville, MA
3 inspections $12,400
Southern Wood Works of Gray, LLC
Gray, GA
2 inspections $12,400
Cascade Gasket & MFG CO INC
Kent, WA
2 inspections $12,400

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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 Chemco INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chemco INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 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 Chemco INC have? ▼
Chemco INC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Chemco INC had? ▼
Chemco INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-22 and the most recent on 2013-08-05. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chemco INC? ▼
Chemco INC has been assessed $12,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,000 (a 34.7% reduction).
Does Chemco INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chemco INC has 16 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 Chemco INC operate in? ▼
Chemco INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321114). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chemco INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chemco INC ranks #29,093 (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 Chemco INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chemco INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,400 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, Cascade Gasket & MFG CO INC in Kent, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,400 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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