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Manufacturing · Cudahy, CA

Covert Iron Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Covert Iron Works ranks #24,269 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty44% serious
$14,905
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,269
of 99,447 penalized employers

Covert Iron Works in Cudahy, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,905. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Covert Iron Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,269 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, American Asphalt Paving CO. in Shavertown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#24,269
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Covert Iron Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Covert Iron Works sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,905 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Covert Iron Works.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.354.581.8109.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARTHAGE SPECIALTY P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AXION CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WOODWARD DESIGN + BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMES TRUE TEMPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LMC-HB CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24INDUSTRIAL TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TOP DIE CASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREIF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEALY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIBE 9 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAI INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24UNION SLAUGHTER HOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TARRIER FOODS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAKO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PINNACLE POWDER COAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELGIN INDUSTRIES DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9POWDER COATING SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Covert Iron Works, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Covert Iron Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Covert Iron Works in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Covert Iron Works is the #11,474 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($14,905).

How Covert Iron Works Compares

Covert Iron Works's 9.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-11-17

Last Inspection

2016-05-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,453

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $7,453 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.6% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$67,640

Current Penalty Amount

$14,905

Penalty Reduction

78.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $52,735 from the initial assessment of $67,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Covert Iron Works compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Covert Iron Works Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $14,905 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,453 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Covert Iron Works, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,905 here).

Superior Tube Products, INC. $14,904 IA Kollmorgen Corporation $14,907 VA Bracalente Manufacturing Company $14,902 PA United SS Fabricators, INC. $14,901 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, NY Cuisine Solutions INC. 2 insp. Alexandria, VA Axion Corporation 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Abrasive Technology, INC. 2 insp. Lewis Center, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Tube Products, INC.
Davenport, IA
4 inspections $14,904
Kollmorgen Corporation
Radford, VA
4 inspections $14,907
American Asphalt Paving CO.
Shavertown, PA
1 inspections $3,000
Bracalente Manufacturing Company
Trumbauersville, PA
4 inspections $14,902
United SS Fabricators, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $14,901

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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 Covert Iron Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Covert Iron Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Covert Iron Works have? ▼
Covert Iron Works has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,905.
How many OSHA inspections has Covert Iron Works had? ▼
Covert Iron Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-17 and the most recent on 2016-05-17. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Covert Iron Works? ▼
Covert Iron Works has been assessed $14,905 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,640 (a 78.0% reduction).
Does Covert Iron Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Covert Iron Works has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Covert Iron Works operate in? ▼
Covert Iron Works operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Covert Iron Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Covert Iron Works ranks #24,269 (the top quarter 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 Covert Iron Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Covert Iron Works's total OSHA penalty of $14,905 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, American Asphalt Paving CO. in Shavertown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,000 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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