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Manufacturing · South Gate, CA

Glasswerks LA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Glasswerks LA, INC. ranks #24,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$14,805
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#24,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Glasswerks LA, INC. in South Gate, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,805. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Glasswerks LA, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Southern Field Welding, LLC in Burley, ID is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,800 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#24,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Glasswerks LA, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Glasswerks LA, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,805 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Glasswerks LA, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN TIRE MART, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONTI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPSTAN MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33EASTMAN BRASS INSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATCO RUBBER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAMES LOUDSPEAKER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GRANITE USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23APOLLO METALS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOWEL WELDPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WELTER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CEI EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL HEATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PLASTIPAK PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN STATE CARBON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HELFRICH BROTHERS BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Glasswerks LA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Glasswerks LA, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Glasswerks LA, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Glasswerks LA, INC. ranks #11,550 at $14,805 current penalty.

How Glasswerks LA, INC. Compares

Glasswerks LA, INC.'s 4.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-02

Last Inspection

2016-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,403

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $7,403 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

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

$33,980

Current Penalty Amount

$14,805

Penalty Reduction

56.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,175 from the initial assessment of $33,980. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Glasswerks LA, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $14,805 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,403 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Glasswerks LA, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,805 here).

Alliance Castings Company, LLC $14,801 OH E-Z Trail, INC. $14,800 WI Progress Rail Services Corporation $14,800 KY Southern Field Welding, LLC $14,800 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Tire Mart, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Lesage, WV Rich Products Corporation 2 insp. Waycross, GA Monti, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Robinson Pharma Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
0 inspections $0
Alliance Castings Company, LLC
Alliance, OH
3 inspections $14,801
E-Z Trail, INC.
Muscoda, WI
2 inspections $14,800
Progress Rail Services Corporation
Louisville, KY
4 inspections $14,800
Southern Field Welding, LLC
Burley, ID
3 inspections $14,800

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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 Glasswerks LA, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Glasswerks LA, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Glasswerks LA, INC. have? ▼
Glasswerks LA, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,805.
How many OSHA inspections has Glasswerks LA, INC. had? ▼
Glasswerks LA, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-02 and the most recent on 2016-06-15. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Glasswerks LA, INC.? ▼
Glasswerks LA, INC. has been assessed $14,805 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,980 (a 56.4% reduction).
Does Glasswerks LA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Glasswerks LA, INC. has 3 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 Glasswerks LA, INC. operate in? ▼
Glasswerks LA, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327215). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Glasswerks LA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Glasswerks LA, INC. ranks #24,439 (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 Glasswerks LA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Glasswerks LA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,805 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, Southern Field Welding, LLC in Burley, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,800 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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