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Manufacturing · Baldwin Park, CA

Pacific Awards Metals, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Awards Metals, INC ranks #9,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty20% serious
$33,450
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Awards Metals, INC in Baldwin Park, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Awards Metals, INC 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,039 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carpenter Contractors of America, INC. in Fayetteville, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $33,444 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#9,039
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacific Awards Metals, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Awards Metals, INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$33,450 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pacific Awards Metals, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SOFIDEL AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIS BOAT WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12QUVA PHARMA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUARTZ AND STONE CRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARTIN SPROCKET & GE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HOLLOWELL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27IPSEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL TIRE NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPHIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HITACHI ABB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JOHNS MANVILLE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL SHALE BRICK,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMMIT CUSTOM SPRAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONFLUENCE HOLDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CARLYLE COCOA CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GILMAN BUILDING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARINE BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Pacific Awards Metal…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Pacific Awards Metals, INC has 2 OSHA inspections 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.

Pacific Awards Metals, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pacific Awards Metals, INC sits at penalty rank #4,519 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($33,450 assessed).

How Pacific Awards Metals, INC Compares

Pacific Awards Metals, INC's 2.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-13

Last Inspection

2024-12-03

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $16,725 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$54,350

Current Penalty Amount

$33,450

Penalty Reduction

38.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,900 from the initial assessment of $54,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pacific Awards Metals, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Awards Metals, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $33,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,725 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Awards Metals, INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,450 here).

Construction Trailer Specialists, INC. $33,448 MO Kelley Manufacturing Company $33,445 GA Tyson Fresh Meats INC. $33,444 TX Carpenter Contractors of America, INC. $33,444 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation 2 insp. El Dorado, AR Sofidel America 2 insp. Hattiesburg, MS Primex Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Oakwood, GA Davis Boat Works, INC. 2 insp. Newport News, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Construction Trailer Specialists, INC.
Sikeston, MO
4 inspections $33,448
Kelley Manufacturing Company
Tifton, GA
3 inspections $33,445
Tyson Fresh Meats INC.
Amarillo, TX
2 inspections $33,444
Carpenter Contractors of America, INC.
Fayetteville, NC
2 inspections $33,444
Mountaineer Fabricators, INC
Nitro, WV
4 inspections $33,470

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacific Awards Metals, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Awards Metals, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Pacific Awards Metals, INC have? ▼
Pacific Awards Metals, INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Awards Metals, INC had? ▼
Pacific Awards Metals, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-13 and the most recent on 2024-12-03. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Awards Metals, INC? ▼
Pacific Awards Metals, INC has been assessed $33,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,350 (a 38.5% reduction).
Does Pacific Awards Metals, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Awards Metals, 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 Pacific Awards Metals, INC operate in? ▼
Pacific Awards Metals, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Awards Metals, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Awards Metals, INC ranks #9,039 (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 Pacific Awards Metals, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Awards Metals, INC's total OSHA penalty of $33,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carpenter Contractors of America, INC. in Fayetteville, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $33,444 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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