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Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC ranks #48,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$6,290
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC in Orange, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,290. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Trail King Industries in Mitchell, SD is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
43.8%
of violations were serious
#48,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 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 Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC 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

$6,290 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.818.235.552.870.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNAKANISHI MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23WILMINGTON FIBRE SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24KD ACQUISITION I, LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERIDIAN MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67DOWNEY METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ALQUIST 3D, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIED PIPER PET FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15O'NEAL MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DART CONTAINER CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POTOMAC ARCHITECTURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MICHAEL DAWKINS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GEORGIA PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STURM, RUGER & COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIN CITY MEAT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRI-STATE LUMBER & L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUPERIOR FOODS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOCAR US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED FIBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOM MOBILE EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C.J. FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Cundiff Steel Fabric…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC is the #20,939 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,290).

How Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC Compares

Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC's 8.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-10

Last Inspection

2011-08-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,145

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $3,145 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

43.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

56.3% 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

$9,415

Current Penalty Amount

$6,290

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,125 from the initial assessment of $9,415. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $6,290 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,145 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,290 here).

LJT Texas L.P. $6,291 TX Spence & Company, LTD. $6,291 MA Cashel Beams and Flooring, LLC $6,288 AL Artistic Woodworking INC. $6,285 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Winterville, GA Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC. 2 insp. New Castle, DE KD Acquisition I, LLC (DBA Coleman Natural Foods) 2 insp. Braselton, GA Meridian Manufacturing Group, INC. 2 insp. Storm Lake, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

LJT Texas L.P.
Temple, TX
2 inspections $6,291
Spence & Company, LTD.
Brockton, MA
2 inspections $6,291
Cashel Beams and Flooring, LLC
Brewton, AL
3 inspections $6,288
Krispy Kreme
Cape Girardeau, MO
0 inspections $0
Trail King Industries
Mitchell, SD
0 inspections $0

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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 Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC have? ▼
Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,290.
How many OSHA inspections has Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC had? ▼
Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-10 and the most recent on 2011-08-11. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC? ▼
Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC has been assessed $6,290 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,415 (a 33.2% reduction).
Does Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC has 7 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 Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC operate in? ▼
Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC ranks #48,839 (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 Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cundiff Steel Fabricating & Erecting INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,290 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, Trail King Industries in Mitchell, SD is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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