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Manufacturing · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas ranks #93,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$410
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas in Rancho Cucamonga, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $410. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Granite Outlet, INC. in Sacramento, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $410 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$410 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXTEEL SAHA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27REMINGTON ARMS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NIKKISO CRYO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JUNIPER ELBOW CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MANOR TOOL AND MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATT BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEBAUFRE BAKERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23D. A. STEIN CULINARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIL-SPEC PACKAGING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWARK METAL MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHEMIPLASTICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J.H. ROUTH PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOOL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CENTURION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAC LTT STAINLESS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ORNUA (WHITEHALL) IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FRANKLIN INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Hydrogen Distributio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas sits at penalty rank #34,167 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($410 assessed).

How Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas Compares

Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas's 2.00 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 below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-10-16

Last Inspection

2026-03-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$205

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $205 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$1,370

Current Penalty Amount

$410

Penalty Reduction

70.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $960 from the initial assessment of $1,370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $410 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $205 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($410 here).

Empire Pacific Windows CORP $410 OR Whitney Tool Company, INC. $407 IN Kansas City Sausage Company $413 MO Bel Pro Products $413 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nexteel Saha, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Remington Arms Company, LLC 2 insp. Ilion, NY Republic Engineered Products 2 insp. Canton, OH Nikkiso Cryo, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Global Modular, INC.
Atwater, CA
2 inspections $410
Granite Outlet, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $410
Empire Pacific Windows CORP
Tualatin, OR
2 inspections $410
Whitney Tool Company, INC.
Bedford, IN
2 inspections $407
Kansas City Sausage Company
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $413

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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 Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas have? ▼
Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $410.
How many OSHA inspections has Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas had? ▼
Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-10-16 and the most recent on 2026-03-16. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas? ▼
Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas has been assessed $410 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,370 (a 70.1% reduction).
What industry does Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas operate in? ▼
Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas ranks #93,987 (the lower 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 Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hydrogen Distribution Services, LLC , a Subsidary of Airgas's total OSHA penalty of $410 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, Granite Outlet, INC. in Sacramento, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $410 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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