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Manufacturing · Merced, CA

Laird MFG., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Laird MFG., LLC ranks #15,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$21,675
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Laird MFG., LLC in Merced, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Laird MFG., LLC 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,973 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Eatem Corporation in Vineland, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,675 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,973
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Laird MFG., LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Laird MFG., LLC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,675 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Laird MFG., LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNUCO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LOLLICUP USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AMSCAN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SUB-ZERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRY PRODUCTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESIGN AND PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56MULTI-PLASTICS EXTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11D&W FINE PACK, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CONTOUR SAWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4E. L. MUSTEE & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MANCHESTER MOLDING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GORDON ALUMINUM INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXPRESS GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FLUID ROUTING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HARVARD INTEGRATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE VICTOR GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TENERE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Laird MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Laird MFG., LLC has 3 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.

Laird MFG., LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Laird MFG., LLC is the #7,771 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,675).

How Laird MFG., LLC Compares

Laird MFG., LLC's 1.33 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-19

Last Inspection

2025-09-22

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $7,225 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$22,435

Current Penalty Amount

$21,675

Penalty Reduction

3.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $760 from the initial assessment of $22,435. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Laird MFG., LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Laird MFG., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $21,675 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,225 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Laird MFG., LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,675 here).

Eatem Corporation $21,675 NJ Harper Trucks INC. $21,675 KS Inner-Tite CORP. $21,677 MA Steel and Alloy Utility Products INC. $21,684 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Nuco Foods, LLC 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Lollicup USA INC. 3 insp. Rockwall, TX Amscan INC 3 insp. Newburgh, NY Concrete Systems, INC. 3 insp. Hudson, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eatem Corporation
Vineland, NJ
2 inspections $21,675
Harper Trucks INC.
Wichita, KS
3 inspections $21,675
Inner-Tite CORP.
Holden, MA
3 inspections $21,677
Aluminum Precision Products INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $21,680
Imerys Fused Minerals
Greeneville, TN
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 Laird MFG., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Laird MFG., LLC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Laird MFG., LLC have? ▼
Laird MFG., LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Laird MFG., LLC had? ▼
Laird MFG., LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-19 and the most recent on 2025-09-22. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Laird MFG., LLC? ▼
Laird MFG., LLC has been assessed $21,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,435 (a 3.4% reduction).
Does Laird MFG., LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Laird MFG., LLC has 2 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 Laird MFG., LLC operate in? ▼
Laird MFG., LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Laird MFG., LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Laird MFG., LLC ranks #15,973 (the top quarter 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 Laird MFG., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Laird MFG., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $21,675 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Eatem Corporation in Vineland, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,675 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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