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Professional & Technical Services · Redding, CA

McHale Sign CO INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McHale Sign CO INC. ranks #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,200
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

McHale Sign CO INC. in Redding, 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: $2,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McHale Sign CO INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #74,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Precise in Chicago, IL is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#74,810
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 McHale Sign CO INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McHale Sign CO INC. runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$2,200 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is McHale Sign CO INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.28.412.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUREAU VERITAS COMMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCBRIDE RESEARCH LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRETT ACOUSTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACCURATE ANALYTICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D M SIGNS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2R & A CONSULTANTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0E.N. RANGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LAMAR ADVERTISING OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MICHAEL BAKER JR. INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MODERNE GLASS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIGN ENTERPRISE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CAMRETT LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAIL SOURCE,INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MARYPAUL LABORATORIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GRAPHIK CONCEPTS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0COMPASS LAND SURVEYO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HDH ASSOCIATES PC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MOORE SIGN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3McHale Sign CO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
McHale Sign CO INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

McHale Sign CO INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, McHale Sign CO INC. ranks #341 at $2,200 current penalty.

How McHale Sign CO INC. Compares

McHale Sign CO INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-30

Last Inspection

2023-09-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,100 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$3,845

Current Penalty Amount

$2,200

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,645 from the initial assessment of $3,845. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How McHale Sign CO INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McHale Sign CO INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 4 1.2
Total Penalty $2,200 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,100 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McHale Sign CO INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,200 here).

Global Fashion Logistics LLC $2,173 NJ Marypaul Laboratories, INC. $2,249 NJ Prefix CORP $2,250 MI Transcore $2,250 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, INC. 2 insp. Fairbanks, AK McBride Research Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Decatur, GA Brett Acoustics, INC. 2 insp. Durham, NC Accurate Analytical Testing LLC 2 insp. Romulus, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
Precise
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0

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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 McHale Sign CO INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McHale Sign CO INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does McHale Sign CO INC. have? ▼
McHale Sign CO INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,200.
How many OSHA inspections has McHale Sign CO INC. had? ▼
McHale Sign CO INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-30 and the most recent on 2023-09-14. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McHale Sign CO INC.? ▼
McHale Sign CO INC. has been assessed $2,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,845 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does McHale Sign CO INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McHale Sign CO INC. has 1 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 McHale Sign CO INC. operate in? ▼
McHale Sign CO INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541850). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McHale Sign CO INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McHale Sign CO INC. ranks #74,810 (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 McHale Sign CO INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McHale Sign CO INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,200 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Precise in Chicago, IL is a similar professional & technical services 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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