Manufacturing · Anaheim, CA

Coast Sign Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coast Sign Incorporated ranks #30,826 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty21% serious
$11,620
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,826
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coast Sign Incorporated in Anaheim, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coast Sign Incorporated 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,826 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Cramer Products, INC in Gardner, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,620 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
21.1%
of violations were serious
#30,826
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Coast Sign Incorporated compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Coast Sign Incorporated runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,620 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Coast Sign Incorporated.

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Coast Sign Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Coast Sign Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Coast Sign Incorporated sits at penalty rank #14,159 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,620 assessed).

How Coast Sign Incorporated Compares

Coast Sign Incorporated's 6.33 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-03

Last Inspection

2019-01-24

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,873

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $3,873 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

21.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

78.9% 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

$53,610

Current Penalty Amount

$11,620

Penalty Reduction

78.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $41,990 from the initial assessment of $53,610. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Coast Sign Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Coast Sign Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $11,620 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,873 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Coast Sign Incorporated, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,620 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 Coast Sign Incorporated safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Coast Sign Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Coast Sign Incorporated have?
Coast Sign Incorporated has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Coast Sign Incorporated had?
Coast Sign Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-03 and the most recent on 2019-01-24. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Coast Sign Incorporated?
Coast Sign Incorporated has been assessed $11,620 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $53,610 (a 78.3% reduction).
Does Coast Sign Incorporated have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Coast Sign Incorporated has 4 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 Coast Sign Incorporated operate in?
Coast Sign Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339950). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Coast Sign Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coast Sign Incorporated ranks #30,826 (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 Coast Sign Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average?
Coast Sign Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $11,620 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, Cramer Products, INC in Gardner, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,620 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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