Manufacturing · East Camden, AR

Esterline Defense Technologies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Esterline Defense Technologies ranks #9,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$32,068
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Esterline Defense Technologies in East Camden, AR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,068. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Esterline Defense Technologies 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Yasufuku USA, INC. in Lagrange, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $32,065 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Esterline Defense Technologies compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Esterline Defense Technologies runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$32,068 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Esterline Defense Technologies.

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Esterline Defense Technologies has 2 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.

Esterline Defense Technologies in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Esterline Defense Technologies ranks #4,786 at $32,068 current penalty.

How Esterline Defense Technologies Compares

Esterline Defense Technologies's 2.50 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-24

Last Inspection

2016-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,034

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $16,034 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

$42,758

Current Penalty Amount

$32,068

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,690 from the initial assessment of $42,758. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Esterline Defense Technologies compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Esterline Defense Technologies Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $32,068 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,034 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Esterline Defense Technologies, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,068 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Esterline Defense Technologies safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Esterline Defense Technologies's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Esterline Defense Technologies have?
Esterline Defense Technologies has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,068.
How many OSHA inspections has Esterline Defense Technologies had?
Esterline Defense Technologies has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-24 and the most recent on 2016-06-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Esterline Defense Technologies?
Esterline Defense Technologies has been assessed $32,068 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,758 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Esterline Defense Technologies have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Esterline Defense Technologies 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 Esterline Defense Technologies operate in?
Esterline Defense Technologies operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Esterline Defense Technologies rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Esterline Defense Technologies ranks #9,621 (the top 10% 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 Esterline Defense Technologies's safety record compare to industry average?
Esterline Defense Technologies's total OSHA penalty of $32,068 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Yasufuku USA, INC. in Lagrange, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,065 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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