Manufacturing · Carson City, NV

Plasma Etch, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plasma Etch, INC. ranks #77,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,930
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #77,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plasma Etch, INC. in Carson City, NV has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,930. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plasma Etch, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,296 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jeffery a Smith in Lebanon, OR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,930 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 33.3%
of violations were serious: #77,296
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Plasma Etch, INC.

$1,930
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Plasma Etch, INC. runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,930 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Plasma Etch, INC..

Plasma Etch, INC. has 3 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.

Plasma Etch, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Plasma Etch, INC. sits at penalty rank #29,929 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,930 assessed).

How Plasma Etch, INC. Compares

Plasma Etch, INC.'s 1.00 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-03-08

Last Inspection

2020-06-29

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$643

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $643 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

33.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$1,930

Current Penalty Amount

$1,930

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Plasma Etch, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Plasma Etch, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,930	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$643	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plasma Etch, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,930 here).

Jeffery a Smith $1,930 OR W B Pallets INC $1,930 MI Calhoun Chemical, LLC $1,930 TX Scot Lubricants LLC $1,928 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Vibracoustic USA, INC. / Vibracoustic North America, L.P., Limited Partnership 3 insp. Manchester, NH Asap Pallets Inc. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Shannon Packaging CO. 3 insp. Chino, CA Focus Direct, LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Calhoun Chemical, LLC

Port Lavaca, TX

2 inspections $1,930

US Floors Direct, Inc

Monument, CO

0 inspections $0

The Metal Company, LLC

Sparks, NV

2 inspections $1,928

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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 Plasma Etch, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Plasma Etch, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Plasma Etch, INC. have? ▼

Plasma Etch, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,930.

How many OSHA inspections has Plasma Etch, INC. had? ▼

Plasma Etch, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-08 and the most recent on 2020-06-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Plasma Etch, INC.? ▼

Plasma Etch, INC. has been assessed $1,930 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Plasma Etch, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Plasma Etch, 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 Plasma Etch, INC. operate in? ▼

Plasma Etch, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Plasma Etch, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plasma Etch, INC. ranks #77,296 (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 Plasma Etch, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Plasma Etch, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,930 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jeffery a Smith in Lebanon, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,930 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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