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Manufacturing · Grand Junction, CO

Plating Specialties LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plating Specialties LLC ranks #31,730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty76% serious
$11,250
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#31,730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plating Specialties LLC in Grand Junction, CO has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plating Specialties LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Rocky Mountain Machine Shop, INC. in Salt Lake City, UT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,250 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
76.0%
of violations were serious
#31,730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Plating Specialties LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Plating Specialties LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,250 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 Plating Specialties LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.511.019.528.036.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED HOSPITAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GERMAN PELLETS OF TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RBC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SCHAEFFLER TRANSMISS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE ATLAS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GEM INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19UNYTITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OSHKOSH DOOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BELMONT SAUSAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARTZELL FAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17T3 MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CITY BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INNOVAR STRUCTURES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ALERIS ROLLED PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MACROCAP LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ENKEI FLORIDA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TYOGA CONTAINER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HYUNDAI TRANSYS GEOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Plating Specialties …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Plating Specialties LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Plating Specialties LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Plating Specialties LLC sits at penalty rank #14,521 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,250 assessed).

How Plating Specialties LLC Compares

Plating Specialties LLC's 8.33 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-20

Last Inspection

2012-08-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $3,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

76.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

24.0% 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

$13,890

Current Penalty Amount

$11,250

Penalty Reduction

19.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,640 from the initial assessment of $13,890. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Plating Specialties LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plating Specialties LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $11,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plating Specialties LLC, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,250 here).

Rocky Mountain Machine Shop, INC. $11,250 UT Hollingshead Cabinet Company, LLC $11,250 TN Ferrara Candy Company $11,250 IA United Record Pressing LLC $11,250 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Hospital Supply Corporation 3 insp. Burlington, NJ German Pellets of Texas 3 insp. Port Arthur, TX RBC Industries, INC. 3 insp. Warwick, RI Hearthside Food Solutions LLC DBA Maker's Pride 3 insp. Kentwood, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rocky Mountain Machine Shop, INC.
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $11,250
Majestic Valley Pellets, LLC
Alamosa, CO
2 inspections $11,250
Hollingshead Cabinet Company, LLC
Smyrna, TN
2 inspections $11,250
Ferrara Candy Company
Creston, IA
3 inspections $11,250
United Record Pressing LLC
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $11,250

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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 Plating Specialties LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Plating Specialties LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 Plating Specialties LLC have? ▼
Plating Specialties LLC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Plating Specialties LLC had? ▼
Plating Specialties LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-20 and the most recent on 2012-08-14. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plating Specialties LLC? ▼
Plating Specialties LLC has been assessed $11,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,890 (a 19.0% reduction).
Does Plating Specialties LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Plating Specialties LLC has 19 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 Plating Specialties LLC operate in? ▼
Plating Specialties LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Plating Specialties LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plating Specialties LLC ranks #31,730 (the upper 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 Plating Specialties LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Plating Specialties LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,250 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, Rocky Mountain Machine Shop, INC. in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,250 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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