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Manufacturing · Berkeley, CA

Pacific Steel Casting Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Steel Casting Company ranks #14,319 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty29% serious
$23,785
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#14,319
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Steel Casting Company in Berkeley, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,785. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Pacific Steel Casting Company: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,319 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Kevin Brake in Jesup, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,788 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#14,319
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Pacific Steel Casting Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Steel Casting Company runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,785 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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 Pacific Steel Casting Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOMPANOOSUC MILLS CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17BUTLER TRAILER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MT. EATON PALLET, LTD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19BEYEL BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FAURECIA EMISSIONS C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18U.S. ORDNANCE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MORGAN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3BAZZINI LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7DUGGAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23INNOVATIVE INJECTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LANE ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15AMGRAPH PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7EXECUTIVE WOODWORKS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10APPALACHIAN PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12RUSKEN PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6BEST MAID PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7D. D. BEAN & SONS CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3WILSON RAILING & MET…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9Pacific Steel Castin…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7
Pacific Steel Casting Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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 Steel Casting Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pacific Steel Casting Company sits at penalty rank #6,992 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($23,785 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $23,785 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pacific Steel Casting Company Compares

Pacific Steel Casting Company's 1.75 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 (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2010-07-28

Last Inspection

2011-09-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,946

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $5,946 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$39,085

Current Penalty Amount

$23,785

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$23,785

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,300 from the initial assessment of $39,085. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
515

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pacific Steel Casting Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Steel Casting Company Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $23,785 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,946 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pacific Steel Casting Company, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,785 here).

Hard Rock Stone & Tile, LLC $23,785 AL Revere Copper Products, INC. $23,787 NY Bull Moose Tube Company $23,783 MO Kevin Brake $23,788 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pompanoosuc Mills Corporation 4 insp. East Thetford, VT Butler Trailer Manufacturing Company, INC. 4 insp. Randleman, NC MT. Eaton Pallet, LTD 4 insp. Millersburg, OH Beyel Brothers, INC. 4 insp. Merritt Island, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hard Rock Stone & Tile, LLC
Semmes, AL
2 inspections $23,785
Revere Copper Products, INC.
Rome, NY
3 inspections $23,787
Bull Moose Tube Company
Gerald, MO
5 inspections $23,783
Kevin Brake
Jesup, GA
2 inspections $23,788
Springs Fabrication, INC
Colorado Springs, CO
3 inspections $23,782

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What to do with this record

Use Pacific Steel Casting Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pacific Steel Casting Company against Hard Rock Stone & Tile, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Pacific Steel Casting Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Pacific Steel Casting Company also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Steel Casting Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Steel Casting Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 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 Pacific Steel Casting Company have? ▼
Pacific Steel Casting Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,785.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Steel Casting Company had? ▼
Pacific Steel Casting Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-28 and the most recent on 2011-09-27. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Steel Casting Company? ▼
Pacific Steel Casting Company has been assessed $23,785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,085 (a 39.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pacific Steel Casting Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Steel Casting Company 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.
Has Pacific Steel Casting Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pacific Steel Casting Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pacific Steel Casting Company operate in? ▼
Pacific Steel Casting Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pacific Steel Casting Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pacific Steel Casting Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pacific Steel Casting Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Steel Casting Company ranks #14,319 (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 Pacific Steel Casting Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Steel Casting Company's total OSHA penalty of $23,785 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kevin Brake in Jesup, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,788 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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