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King Graphics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), King Graphics ranks #82,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,375
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#82,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

King Graphics in San Diego, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,375. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $135,005 in back wages owed to 76 affected 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 King Graphics once. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,604 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $135,005 in back wages owed to 76 affected workers. For comparison, Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC in Elgin, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $135,700 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#82,604
of 99,447 penalized employers
$135,005
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 9/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $135K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($135K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How King Graphics compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows King Graphics runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,375 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 King Graphics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.105.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCLEAR EDGE FILTRATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PROCRAFT CABINETRY, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 21TRIUMPH FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3DISCOVER GRANITE & M…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 18GDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GRANITE PALACE TOPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9FREEDOM SMOKE USA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LORTON STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCSWAIN METAL FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4MINDA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1MERIT TECHNOLOGIES W…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0King Graphics, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5
King Graphics has 1 OSHA inspection 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.

King Graphics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, King Graphics sits at penalty rank #31,370 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,375 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place King Graphics at rank #212 of 4,429 employers ($135,005 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,375 OSHA penalties plus $135,005 WHD back wages (99.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How King Graphics Compares

King Graphics's 5.00 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-12-31

Last Inspection

2012-12-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,375 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

5

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

$1,375

Current Penalty Amount

$1,375

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$136,380

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$135,005
Employees Affected
76
WHD Violations
77
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,776
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$135,005

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that King Graphics owed $135,005 in back wages to 76 employees across 1 case and 77 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How King Graphics compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric King Graphics Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,375 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for King Graphics, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,375 here).

Eaton Corporation $1,375 TN Modern Machine CO $1,375 MI Marko Products INC. $1,375 UT H.M.C., INC. $1,375 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Clear Edge Filtration 1 insp. Tulsa, OK Procraft Cabinetry, INC 1 insp. Nashville, TN Triumph Foods 1 insp. Saint Joseph, MO Steelfab, INC. 1 insp. Roanoke, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fulton County Processing, LTD.
Delta, OH
9 inspections $136,183
Republic Foods
Lone Jack, MO
1 inspections $0
GeoPharma, Inc./Innovative Health Products, I
Seminole, FL
0 inspections $0
Hanna Steel Corporation
Northport, AL
12 inspections $135,871
Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC
Elgin, IL
2 inspections $135,700

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What to do with this record

Use King Graphics's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare King Graphics against Fulton County Processing, LTD., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether King Graphics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • King Graphics also carries $135,005 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 King Graphics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, King Graphics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 1 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 King Graphics have? ▼
King Graphics has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,375.
How many OSHA inspections has King Graphics had? ▼
King Graphics has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-31 and the most recent on 2012-12-31. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for King Graphics? ▼
King Graphics has been assessed $1,375 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $135,005 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has King Graphics been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against King Graphics, resulting in $135,005 in back wages owed to 76 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does King Graphics operate in? ▼
King Graphics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 315211). 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 King Graphics owes me wages? ▼
If you believe King Graphics 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 $135,005 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does King Graphics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, King Graphics ranks #82,604 (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 King Graphics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
King Graphics's total OSHA penalty of $1,375 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC in Elgin, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $135,700 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.