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Manufacturing · Hartington, NE

Hydraulic Components Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hydraulic Components Industries ranks #30,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,784
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#30,486
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hydraulic Components Industries in Hartington, NE 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: $11,784. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hydraulic Components Industries 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 #30,486 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Metromont Corporation in Hiram, GA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $11,783 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#30,486
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hydraulic Components Industries runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,784 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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 Hydraulic Components Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIPEN M SHAH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29ALL QUALITY MACHININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNT REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SS INDUSTRIES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PRL ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUSQUEHANNA GLASS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGETOWN WOOD AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED CONCRETE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GKN AEROSPACE NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIG RIVER CAST STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BROTHERS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INTERSTATE PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TERMAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALTOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BCS MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40VALERO MCKEE REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN TESTING LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Hydraulic Components…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Hydraulic Components Industries 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.

Hydraulic Components Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hydraulic Components Industries is the #14,019 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,784).

How Hydraulic Components Industries Compares

Hydraulic Components Industries'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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-26

Last Inspection

2013-04-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,892

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,892 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

$18,475

Current Penalty Amount

$11,784

Penalty Reduction

36.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,691 from the initial assessment of $18,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hydraulic Components Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hydraulic Components Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $11,784 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,892 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hydraulic Components Industries, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,784 here).

Metromont Corporation $11,783 GA Eureka Sheet Metal, INC $11,783 TX Ternium USA, INC $11,786 LA Alpha Industries, INC. $11,781 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dipen M Shah 2 insp. Baldwyn, MS All Quality Machining & Finishing, LLC 2 insp. Christiana, PA Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Marshall, MI Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, INC. 2 insp. Charles City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metromont Corporation
Hiram, GA
6 inspections $11,783
Eureka Sheet Metal, INC
San Antonio, TX
5 inspections $11,783
Ternium USA, INC
Shreveport, LA
2 inspections $11,786
Alpha Industries, INC.
Melissa, TX
2 inspections $11,781
Southwest Galvanizing, INC.
Houston, TX
3 inspections $11,788

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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 Hydraulic Components Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hydraulic Components Industries'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 below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hydraulic Components Industries have? ▼
Hydraulic Components Industries has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,784.
How many OSHA inspections has Hydraulic Components Industries had? ▼
Hydraulic Components Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-26 and the most recent on 2013-04-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hydraulic Components Industries? ▼
Hydraulic Components Industries has been assessed $11,784 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,475 (a 36.2% reduction).
Does Hydraulic Components Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hydraulic Components Industries 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 Hydraulic Components Industries operate in? ▼
Hydraulic Components Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332911). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hydraulic Components Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hydraulic Components Industries ranks #30,486 (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 Hydraulic Components Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hydraulic Components Industries's total OSHA penalty of $11,784 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, Metromont Corporation in Hiram, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,783 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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