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Paragon Industries Inc

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paragon Industries Inc ranks #24,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,760
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#24,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paragon Industries Inc in Sapulpa, OK has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,760. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paragon Industries Inc 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.6 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $239,086 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. For comparison, Best Harvest Bakeries in Kansas City, KS is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $16,242 in current penalties.

0.6
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#24,526
of 99,447 penalized employers
$239,086
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $239K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($239K 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 Paragon Industries Inc compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paragon Industries Inc sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,760 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Paragon Industries Inc.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.314.929.544.158.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORLE BUILDING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ELECTRIC CABLE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22TREND OFFSET PRINTIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PREMIER PAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26SODECIA CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29W.R. MEADOWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PERRY FIBERGLASS PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34MOUNTAIN STATES STEE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56AL-REC LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GEORGE LAY SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16RESTECH PLASTIC MOLD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20DON EVANS OF NEVADA,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ENGINEERED MOBILE SO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE TUBE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PSP INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37D-S PIPE & STEEL SUP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49PERRYMAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18EXOTIC METALS FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14Paragon Industries Inc, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3
Paragon Industries Inc has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Paragon Industries Inc in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Paragon Industries Inc ranks #11,578 at $14,760 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Paragon Industries Inc at rank #86 of 4,429 employers ($239,086 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,760 OSHA penalties plus $239,086 WHD back wages (94.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Paragon Industries Inc Compares

Paragon Industries Inc's 0.60 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-01-24

Last Inspection

2017-10-25

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.6 violations per visit. That's $2,952 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$19,934

Current Penalty Amount

$14,760

Penalty Reduction

26.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$253,846

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,174 from the initial assessment of $19,934. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$239,086
Employees Affected
28
WHD Violations
28
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$8,539
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$239,086

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Paragon Industries Inc owed $239,086 in back wages to 28 employees across 1 case and 28 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Paragon Industries Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paragon Industries Inc Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $14,760 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,952 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Paragon Industries Inc, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,760 here).

Tramontina US Cookware, INC. $14,760 WI Lear CORP $14,760 MI Stuart Steel Protection Corporation $14,760 NJ Metalmaster Machine Shop, INC. $14,761 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Corle Building Systems, INC. 5 insp. Imler, PA Electric Cable Compounds, INC. 5 insp. Naugatuck, CT Trend Offset Printing Services, INC. 5 insp. Jacksonville, FL Premier Pan Company, INC. 5 insp. Crescent, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

PGT Industries INC.
Hialeah, FL
2 inspections $254,014
Prairie Farms Dairy INC
Battle Creek, MI
10 inspections $253,150
MP Global Products, LLC
Norfolk, NE
8 inspections $254,563
Best Harvest Bakeries
Kansas City, KS
5 inspections $16,242
Cardell Cabinetry, LLC
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $251,400

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What to do with this record

Use Paragon Industries Inc's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Paragon Industries Inc against PGT Industries INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Paragon Industries Inc's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Paragon Industries Inc also carries $239,086 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 Paragon Industries Inc safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paragon Industries Inc's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Paragon Industries Inc have? ▼
Paragon Industries Inc has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Paragon Industries Inc had? ▼
Paragon Industries Inc has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-24 and the most recent on 2017-10-25. This averages 0.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paragon Industries Inc? ▼
Paragon Industries Inc has been assessed $14,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,934 (a 26.0% reduction). Additionally, $239,086 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Paragon Industries Inc have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paragon Industries Inc has 3 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 Paragon Industries Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Paragon Industries Inc, resulting in $239,086 in back wages owed to 28 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Paragon Industries Inc operate in? ▼
Paragon Industries Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). 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 Paragon Industries Inc owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Paragon Industries Inc 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 $239,086 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Paragon Industries Inc rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paragon Industries Inc ranks #24,526 (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 Paragon Industries Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paragon Industries Inc's total OSHA penalty of $14,760 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Best Harvest Bakeries in Kansas City, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,242 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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