Manufacturing · Sparks, NV

Elite Spice INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elite Spice INC. ranks #17,335 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 24 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$20,183
OSHA penalties: 24
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #17,335
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elite Spice INC. in Sparks, NV has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,183. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elite Spice INC. 11 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,335 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Weiler Corporation in Cresco, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,810 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection: 37.5%
of violations were serious: #17,335
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Elite Spice INC.

$20,183
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Elite Spice INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$20,183 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Elite Spice INC..

Elite Spice INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Elite Spice INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Elite Spice INC. sits at penalty rank #8,399 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,183 assessed).

How Elite Spice INC. Compares

Elite Spice INC.'s 2.18 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-07-23

Last Inspection

2026-03-04

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,835

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 16 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $1,835 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

37.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

62.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$29,616

Current Penalty Amount

$20,183

Penalty Reduction

31.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,433 from the initial assessment of $29,616. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Elite Spice INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Elite Spice INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	24	8.0
Total Penalty	$20,183	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,835	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elite Spice INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,183 here).

Overhead Door Corporation-Nebraska Div. $20,190 NE Mayco Industries, INC. $20,197 IL Doolittle Trailer Manufacturing Company $20,197 MO Hydro Extrusion USA LLC $20,169 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Nichiha USA, INC. 11 insp. Macon, GA Midstate Manufacturing Company 11 insp. Galesburg, IL Conn-Selmer, INC. 11 insp. Eastlake, OH International Technical Coatings, INC. 11 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Overhead Door Corporation-Nebraska Div.

Grand Island, NE

2 inspections $20,190

Colorado Precision Machining

2 inspections $12,810

Mayco Industries, INC.

Granite City, IL

8 inspections $20,197

Doolittle Trailer Manufacturing Company

Holts Summit, MO

2 inspections $20,197

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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 Elite Spice INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Elite Spice INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 24 violations across 11 inspections, including 9 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 Elite Spice INC. have? ▼

Elite Spice INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,183.

How many OSHA inspections has Elite Spice INC. had? ▼

Elite Spice INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-23 and the most recent on 2026-03-04. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Elite Spice INC.? ▼

Elite Spice INC. has been assessed $20,183 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,616 (a 31.9% reduction).

Does Elite Spice INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Elite Spice INC. has 9 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 Elite Spice INC. operate in? ▼

Elite Spice INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311942). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Elite Spice INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elite Spice INC. ranks #17,335 (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 Elite Spice INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Elite Spice INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,183 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Weiler Corporation in Cresco, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,810 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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