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Manufacturing · Lake Elsinore, CA

Pacific Clay Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Clay Products INC ranks #51,191 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 10 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,785
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#51,191
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Clay Products INC in Lake Elsinore, CA has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,785. 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 Clay Products INC 10 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,191 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 runs well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, INC. in Sarasota, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,000 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#51,191
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacific Clay Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Clay Products INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,785 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pacific Clay Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1021.342.563.885.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRIES ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 44MID-WEST MACHINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21REPUBLIC WIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28AMSTED RAIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 11TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 0THE HERSHEY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7PIXELLE SPECIALTY SO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5NATION PIZZA PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 21MOUNT JOY WIRE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 34MILK SPECIALTIES GLO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25ZAPP PRECISION STRIP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9ENGINEERED FLOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16LIBERTY CASTING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 81ACME FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 23MAGNESIUM PRODUCTS O…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19TAYLOR FARMS NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19MUELLER CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22SWVA, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7TEXTRON AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9Pacific Clay Product…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4
Pacific Clay Products INC has 10 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.

Pacific Clay Products INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pacific Clay Products INC is the #21,712 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,785).

How Pacific Clay Products INC Compares

Pacific Clay Products INC's 0.40 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-02-17

Last Inspection

2022-08-23

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$579

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $579 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

$15,005

Current Penalty Amount

$5,785

Penalty Reduction

61.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,220 from the initial assessment of $15,005. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Pacific Clay Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $5,785 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $579 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,785 here).

Pepperidge Farm, INC. $5,783 IL CVS Health $5,783 RI Kasten Concrete Products, INC. $5,782 MO Centurion Products INC $5,782 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Pries Enterprises INC 10 insp. Independence, IA Mid-West Machine Products, INC. 10 insp. Golden, CO Republic Wire, INC. 10 insp. West Chester, OH Amsted Rail Company, INC. 10 insp. Granite City, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, INC.
Sarasota, FL
3 inspections $5,000
Pepperidge Farm, INC.
Downers Grove, IL
2 inspections $5,783
CVS Health
Woonsocket, RI
2 inspections $5,783
Kasten Concrete Products, INC.
Cape Girardeau, MO
2 inspections $5,782
Centurion Products INC
Nashville, TN
3 inspections $5,782

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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 Pacific Clay Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Clay Products INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 10 inspections, including 2 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 Pacific Clay Products INC have? ▼
Pacific Clay Products INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,785.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Clay Products INC had? ▼
Pacific Clay Products INC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-17 and the most recent on 2022-08-23. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Clay Products INC? ▼
Pacific Clay Products INC has been assessed $5,785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,005 (a 61.4% reduction).
Does Pacific Clay Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Clay Products INC 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 Pacific Clay Products INC operate in? ▼
Pacific Clay Products INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Clay Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Clay Products INC ranks #51,191 (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 Pacific Clay Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Clay Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,785 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, INC. in Sarasota, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,000 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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