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Manufacturing · Pittsburg, CA

Chemtrade West US, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chemtrade West US, LLC ranks #89,073 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$785
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chemtrade West US, LLC in Pittsburg, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $785. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chemtrade West US, LLC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,073 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conestoga Wood Specialties in Beaver Springs, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $787 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#89,073
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chemtrade West US, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chemtrade West US, LLC runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$785 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Chemtrade West US, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORT JERVIS LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACCUTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30WEST FRASER WOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND SHAMROCK REF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE RADIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PALLET RECYCLE OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34AFE VICTORY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34STERLING SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HUTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALUMINUM CO. OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&H MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33RITE STUFF FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ANNIN FLAGMAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONARCH BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SIGMA ENGINEERED SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UTILITY TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Chemtrade West US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Chemtrade West US, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Chemtrade West US, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Chemtrade West US, LLC sits at penalty rank #33,038 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($785 assessed).

How Chemtrade West US, LLC Compares

Chemtrade West US, LLC's 1.00 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 (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-26

Last Inspection

2021-07-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$393

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $393 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

2

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

$785

Current Penalty Amount

$785

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chemtrade West US, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chemtrade West US, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $785 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $393 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chemtrade West US, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($785 here).

QPM Aerospace INC $785 OR The Countertop Shop, INC. $786 RI Gertrude Hawk Chocolates $787 PA Conestoga Wood Specialties $787 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port Jervis Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY Magnesita Refractories 2 insp. York, PA Accutron INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CT West Fraser Wood Products, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

QPM Aerospace INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $785
The Countertop Shop, INC.
Cumberland, RI
2 inspections $786
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Dunmore, PA
2 inspections $787
Conestoga Wood Specialties
Beaver Springs, PA
2 inspections $787
Iowa Fertilizer Company
Wever, IA
2 inspections $788

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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 Chemtrade West US, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chemtrade West US, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Chemtrade West US, LLC have? ▼
Chemtrade West US, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $785.
How many OSHA inspections has Chemtrade West US, LLC had? ▼
Chemtrade West US, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-26 and the most recent on 2021-07-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chemtrade West US, LLC? ▼
Chemtrade West US, LLC has been assessed $785 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Chemtrade West US, LLC operate in? ▼
Chemtrade West US, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chemtrade West US, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chemtrade West US, LLC ranks #89,073 (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 Chemtrade West US, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chemtrade West US, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $785 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, Conestoga Wood Specialties in Beaver Springs, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $787 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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