Manufacturing · Merced, CA

Molding Acquisition Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Molding Acquisition Corporation ranks #45,233 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty13% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,010
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #45,233
of 99,447 penalized employers

Molding Acquisition Corporation in Merced, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,010. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Molding Acquisition Corporation 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,233 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Basic Grain Products in Coldwater, OH is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 12.5%
of violations were serious: #45,233
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Molding Acquisition Co…

$7,010
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Molding Acquisition Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,010 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Molding Acquisition Corporation.

Molding Acquisition Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Molding Acquisition Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Molding Acquisition Corporation sits at penalty rank #19,640 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,010 assessed).

How Molding Acquisition Corporation Compares

Molding Acquisition Corporation'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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-01-21

Last Inspection

2017-12-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,753

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,753 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

12.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$10,240

Current Penalty Amount

$7,010

Penalty Reduction

31.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,230 from the initial assessment of $10,240. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Molding Acquisition Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Molding Acquisition Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	8	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,010	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,753	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Molding Acquisition Corporation, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,010 here).

Cumberland Iron Works LLC (Ciw) Welding - Fabrication $7,009 PA Magnolia Metal and Plastic $7,012 MS Island Granite, LLC $7,008 AL Turbo USA INC. $7,008 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Pandrol USA, LP 4 insp. Bridgeport, NJ Sanimax USA LLC 4 insp. Green Bay, WI Uptown Bakeries 4 insp. Bridgeport, NJ Contender Boats INC 4 insp. Homestead, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Basic Grain Products

Coldwater, OH

0 inspections $0

Cumberland Iron Works LLC (Ciw) Welding - Fabrication

Carlisle, PA

2 inspections $7,009

Magnolia Metal and Plastic

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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 Molding Acquisition Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Molding Acquisition Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Molding Acquisition Corporation have? ▼

Molding Acquisition Corporation has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,010.

How many OSHA inspections has Molding Acquisition Corporation had? ▼

Molding Acquisition Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-21 and the most recent on 2017-12-11. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Molding Acquisition Corporation? ▼

Molding Acquisition Corporation has been assessed $7,010 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,240 (a 31.5% reduction).

Does Molding Acquisition Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Molding Acquisition Corporation 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 Molding Acquisition Corporation operate in? ▼

Molding Acquisition Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Molding Acquisition Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Molding Acquisition Corporation ranks #45,233 (the upper 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 Molding Acquisition Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Molding Acquisition Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,010 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Basic Grain Products in Coldwater, OH is a similar manufacturing 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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