Manufacturing · Berthoud, CO

Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC ranks #20,910 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,150
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#20,910
of 99,447 penalized employers

Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC in Berthoud, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,910 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rockford Bolt & Steel CO. in Rockford, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,150 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,910
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,150 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.111.52232.442.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNONNI'S FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8B.W. GRINDING CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41FIABILA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 34ARCHER DANIELS MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL METRICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26ARMOROCK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22PINQUIST TOOL & DIE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33QUALITY STONE VENEER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16PRESRITE CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13HERITAGE PALLETS, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MARICH CONFECTIONERY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16CONTINENTAL CABLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3EAST PENN MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4KEYSTONE KOATING LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19FABTRONIC INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41GENTRY MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13BHP, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3ARBAN & CAROSI INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN METAL FABRI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30PERFORMANCE FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17Creative Foam Compos…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC ranks #9,973 at $17,150 current penalty.

How Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC Compares

Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC's 1.25 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-04-21

Last Inspection

2022-10-19

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,288

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $4,288 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$25,427

Current Penalty Amount

$17,150

Penalty Reduction

32.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,277 from the initial assessment of $25,427. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $17,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,288 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC have?
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC had?
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-21 and the most recent on 2022-10-19. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC?
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC has been assessed $17,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,427 (a 32.6% reduction).
Does Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC has 5 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 Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC operate in?
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326150). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC ranks #20,910 (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 Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rockford Bolt & Steel CO. in Rockford, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,150 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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