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Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC ranks #14,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$23,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC in Guanica, PR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Freightcar Alabama, LLC in Cherokee, AL is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $23,500 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#14,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC 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

$23,500 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSNEED SHIPBUILDING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 46LIQUI-BOX CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREAT OUTDOOR COTTAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25INTEX MILLWORK SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EQUUSTOCK OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DURO-CHROME INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CLEANAIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HOMEYER PRECISION MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22C.I.L. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRIER FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NEW AGE INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN REEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BRUNNER INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MERCURY PLASTICS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONCORD TOOL & MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EBY SAWMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCHESTER CUSTOM MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Point Blank Protecti…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC sits at penalty rank #7,092 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($23,500 assessed).

How Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC Compares

Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC's 3.33 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-05-30

Last Inspection

2024-08-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $7,833 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$47,000

Current Penalty Amount

$23,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,500 from the initial assessment of $47,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $23,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,833 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC, both outside PR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,500 here).

VSS Countertops, INC. $23,500 CA U.S. Nonwovens CORP. $23,500 NY Sodecia Automotive Auburn LP $23,500 AL Freightcar Alabama, LLC $23,500 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sneed Shipbuilding, INC. 3 insp. Channelview, TX Liqui-Box CORP. 3 insp. Ashland, OH Great Outdoor Cottages, LLC 3 insp. Georgetown, DE Intex Millwork Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Mays Landing, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

VSS Countertops, INC.
Sacramento, CA
4 inspections $23,500
U.S. Nonwovens CORP.
Brentwood, NY
3 inspections $23,500
Sodecia Automotive Auburn LP
Auburn, AL
3 inspections $23,500
Freightcar Alabama, LLC
Cherokee, AL
5 inspections $23,500
Chassis CORP DBA Chassix INC
Port Huron, MI
2 inspections $23,500

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What to do with this record

Use Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC have? ▼
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC had? ▼
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-30 and the most recent on 2024-08-19. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC? ▼
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC has been assessed $23,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC operate in? ▼
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 315280). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC ranks #14,539 (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 Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms LLC's total OSHA penalty of $23,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Freightcar Alabama, LLC in Cherokee, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,500 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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