Manufacturing · Lodi, CA

Holz Rubber Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Holz Rubber Company, INC. ranks #2,547 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty46% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$79,565
OSHA penalties: 26
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #2,547
of 99,447 penalized employers

Holz Rubber Company, INC. in Lodi, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $79,565. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Holz Rubber Company, INC. 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,547 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC in Union City, CA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $79,643 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 46.2%
of violations were serious: #2,547
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Holz Rubber Company, I…

$79,565
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Holz Rubber Company, INC. runs far above peers (5.0x 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

$79,565 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Holz Rubber Company, INC..

Holz Rubber Company, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Holz Rubber Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Holz Rubber Company, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,329 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($79,565 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $79,565 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Holz Rubber Company, INC. Compares

Holz Rubber Company, INC.'s 6.50 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 far above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-10-20

Last Inspection

2024-10-31

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,891

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $19,891 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

46.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$87,815

Current Penalty Amount

$79,565

Penalty Reduction

9.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$79,565

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,250 from the initial assessment of $87,815. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Holz Rubber Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Holz Rubber Company, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	26	8.0
Total Penalty	$79,565	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$19,891	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($79,565 here).

Bekaert Corporation $79,559 AR Commercial Metals Company $79,623 NJ Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC. $79,644 DE Lozier Corporation $79,415 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc. 4 insp. Vance, AL New England Wire Products, Inc. 4 insp. Leominster, MA Polyvision Corporation 4 insp. Okmulgee, OK Orchid Monroe, LLC 4 insp. Monroe, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

3 inspections $79,559

Commercial Metals Company

Sayreville, NJ

6 inspections $79,623

United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC

Union City, CA

5 inspections $79,643

Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC.

New Castle, DE

2 inspections $79,644

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What to do with this record

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Holz Rubber Company, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Holz Rubber Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Holz Rubber Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Holz Rubber Company, INC. have? ▼

Holz Rubber Company, INC. has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $79,565.

How many OSHA inspections has Holz Rubber Company, INC. had? ▼

Holz Rubber Company, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-20 and the most recent on 2024-10-31. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Holz Rubber Company, INC.? ▼

Holz Rubber Company, INC. has been assessed $79,565 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $87,815 (a 9.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Holz Rubber Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Holz Rubber Company, INC. has 12 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.

Has Holz Rubber Company, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Holz Rubber Company, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Holz Rubber Company, INC. operate in? ▼

Holz Rubber Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Holz Rubber Company, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Holz Rubber Company, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Holz Rubber Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Holz Rubber Company, INC. ranks #2,547 (the top 5% 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 Holz Rubber Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Holz Rubber Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $79,565 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC in Union City, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $79,643 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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