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J S Paluch Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J S Paluch Company INC ranks #5,558 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$47,260
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,558
of 99,447 penalized employers

J S Paluch Company INC in Santa Fe Springs, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J S Paluch Company INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,558 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Information industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Unlimited Wireless in Las Vegas, NV is another information employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#5,558
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How J S Paluch Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Information per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J S Paluch Company INC runs far above peers (30.7x 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

$47,260 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Information employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is J S Paluch Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPG OF TEXAS, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INNOVATIVE COMMUNICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CABLE ONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAYAGUEZ CINEMA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLEAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CITY OF CHICAGO- STR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRONTIER COMMUNICATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ST CLOUD TIMES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SENECA FIRE PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS COMMUNITY MEDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LENNON TELEPHONE CO …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20RESIDENTIAL SCIENCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KARCHER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TECHNICAL ARTS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BEACON PRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALBANY CITY PUBLIC L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWESTERN BELL TE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MACON COUNTY - PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7REEL CINEMAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXCELSIOR SPRINGS ST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J S Paluch Company INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
J S Paluch Company INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Information peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

J S Paluch Company INC in the Information enforcement ledger

In Information, J S Paluch Company INC sits at penalty rank #5 of 217 penalized establishments ($47,260 assessed).

How J S Paluch Company INC Compares

J S Paluch Company INC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Information sector average of 1.3 violations per employer.

Against the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (30.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-08

Last Inspection

2010-11-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,630

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,881

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $23,630 per inspection vs. the Information average of $1,881.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$82,635

Current Penalty Amount

$47,260

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,375 from the initial assessment of $82,635. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Information

How J S Paluch Company INC compares to the Information sector, which has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J S Paluch Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 12 1.3
Total Penalty $47,260 $1,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,630 $1,881
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Nationwide Information peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,260 here).

Cox Enterprises, INC. $50,790 GA Midwest Communication Services, INC. $42,000 MI Micor Communications, LLC $31,920 KS Bloomfield Public Library $63,900 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NPG of Texas, LP 2 insp. El Paso, TX Innovative Communications-Basford 2 insp. ST Thomas, VI Cable One, INC. 2 insp. Fargo, ND Mayaguez Cinema CORP. 2 insp. Mayaguez, PR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Information

Showing 5 of 1176 other employers tracked in this sector.

Phoenix Telecom
Cantonment, FL
0 inspections $0
AssignCorp
Glendale, CA
0 inspections $0
Sprint
Overland Park, KS
1 inspections $0
Enlightened Studios
Mary Esther, FL
0 inspections $0
Unlimited Wireless
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0

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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 J S Paluch Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J S Paluch Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Information industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does J S Paluch Company INC have? ▼
J S Paluch Company INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,260.
How many OSHA inspections has J S Paluch Company INC had? ▼
J S Paluch Company INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-08 and the most recent on 2010-11-03. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J S Paluch Company INC? ▼
J S Paluch Company INC has been assessed $47,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,635 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does J S Paluch Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J S Paluch Company 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 J S Paluch Company INC operate in? ▼
J S Paluch Company INC operates in the Information sector (NAICS code 511120). This industry has 1,177 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 963 total OSHA inspections and $1.81M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J S Paluch Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J S Paluch Company INC ranks #5,558 (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 J S Paluch Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J S Paluch Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $47,260 is above the Information industry average of $1,539 per employer (30.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Unlimited Wireless in Las Vegas, NV is a similar information employer with $0 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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