Manufacturing · Tacoma, WA

Precision McHn WKS INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Precision McHn WKS INC ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,700
OSHA penalties: 23
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Precision McHn WKS INC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Precision McHn WKS INC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 5.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. For comparison, Tracker Marine Group in Lebanon, MO is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,700 in current penalties.

5.8
violations per inspection: 17.4%
of violations were serious: #79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 6/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Precision McHn WKS INC

$1,700
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Precision McHn WKS INC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,700 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Precision McHn WKS INC.

Precision McHn WKS INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Precision McHn WKS INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Precision McHn WKS INC is the #30,509 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,700).

How Precision McHn WKS INC Compares

Precision McHn WKS INC's 5.75 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-11-15

Last Inspection

2014-02-11

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. That's $425 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

17.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

82.6% 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

$4,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,700

Penalty Reduction

62.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $4,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Precision McHn WKS INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Precision McHn WKS INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	23	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,700	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$425	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Precision McHn WKS INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,700 here).

Thompson Metal Fab, INC. $1,700 OK Pepsi Beverages CO. $1,700 RI Mitchell Equipment CORP $1,700 MI Jackson Die Casting LLC $1,700 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

STX Beef Company, LLC 4 insp. Corpus Christi, TX Hardwoods of Missouri, LLC 4 insp. Birch Tree, MO Beasley Forest Products, INC. 4 insp. Sandersville, GA Primex Plastics CORP. 4 insp. Oakwood, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kotzian Tool INC

Shelby, MI

2 inspections $1,700

Northern Steel Services LLC

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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 Precision McHn WKS INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Precision McHn WKS INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 4 inspections, including 4 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 Precision McHn WKS INC have? ▼

Precision McHn WKS INC has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,700.

How many OSHA inspections has Precision McHn WKS INC had? ▼

Precision McHn WKS INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-15 and the most recent on 2014-02-11. This averages 5.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Precision McHn WKS INC? ▼

Precision McHn WKS INC has been assessed $1,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,500 (a 62.2% reduction).

Does Precision McHn WKS INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Precision McHn WKS INC has 4 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 Precision McHn WKS INC operate in? ▼

Precision McHn WKS INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Precision McHn WKS INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Precision McHn WKS INC ranks #79,405 (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 Precision McHn WKS INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Precision McHn WKS INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tracker Marine Group in Lebanon, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,700 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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