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Manufacturing · Carlsbad, CA

Crestone Group LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crestone Group LLC ranks #51,216 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$5,780
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,216
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crestone Group LLC in Carlsbad, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crestone Group LLC 2 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,216 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Adac Automotive in Muskegon, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,780 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#51,216
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Crestone Group LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Crestone Group LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,780 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Crestone Group LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIGMA PROCESSED MEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TEEN CHALLENGE OF FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29KANEMITSU LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TEXAROME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRAXYS PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SHAWNEE MILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRI-STATE SHEARING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORAMPAC INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NUCAP US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30COMPOSITE MODULES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AUTOCAM CORP DBA AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WONTON FOOD CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8METALWORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & B Machining, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC FROZEN FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CREATIVE CUSTOM CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BRAVO MARBLE AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Crestone Group LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Crestone Group LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Crestone Group LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Crestone Group LLC sits at penalty rank #21,718 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,780 assessed).

How Crestone Group LLC Compares

Crestone Group LLC's 1.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-09-13

Last Inspection

2025-07-15

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,890

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,890 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$18,720

Current Penalty Amount

$5,780

Penalty Reduction

69.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,940 from the initial assessment of $18,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Crestone Group LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Crestone Group LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $5,780 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,890 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,780 here).

Charleston Boatyard Marina $5,780 SC Adac Automotive $5,780 MI Bowie International LLC $5,781 IA South Central Polymers, INC. $5,779 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sigma Processed Meats, INC. 2 insp. Seminole, OK USA Technologies, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Teen Challenge of Florida, INC. 2 insp. Pensacola, FL Kanemitsu LLC 2 insp. Kaunakakai, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Charleston Boatyard Marina
North Charleston, SC
3 inspections $5,780
Adac Automotive
Muskegon, MI
4 inspections $5,780
Virtus Nutrition LLC
Corcoran, CA
3 inspections $5,780
Bowie International LLC
Lake City, IA
2 inspections $5,781
South Central Polymers, INC.
Booneville, MS
4 inspections $5,779

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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 Crestone Group LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Crestone Group LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Crestone Group LLC have? ▼
Crestone Group LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,780.
How many OSHA inspections has Crestone Group LLC had? ▼
Crestone Group LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-13 and the most recent on 2025-07-15. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Crestone Group LLC? ▼
Crestone Group LLC has been assessed $5,780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,720 (a 69.1% reduction).
Does Crestone Group LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Crestone Group LLC has 1 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 Crestone Group LLC operate in? ▼
Crestone Group LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Crestone Group LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crestone Group LLC ranks #51,216 (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 Crestone Group LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Crestone Group LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,780 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, Adac Automotive in Muskegon, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,780 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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