Manufacturing · Sioux Falls, SD

Preform Solutions, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Preform Solutions, INC. ranks #44,427 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty43% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,234
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #44,427
of 99,447 penalized employers

Preform Solutions, INC. in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,234. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Preform Solutions, INC. 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,427 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alecom Metal Works, INC. in Euless, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,237 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection: 42.9%
of violations were serious: #44,427
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Preform Solutions, INC.

$7,234
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Preform Solutions, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,234 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Preform Solutions, INC..

Preform Solutions, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Preform Solutions, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Preform Solutions, INC. is the #19,341 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,234).

How Preform Solutions, INC. Compares

Preform Solutions, INC.'s 3.50 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-01-26

Last Inspection

2025-01-23

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,617

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,617 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

42.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$13,087

Current Penalty Amount

$7,234

Penalty Reduction

44.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,853 from the initial assessment of $13,087. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Preform Solutions, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,234	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,617	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Preform Solutions, INC., both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,234 here).

Trojan Battery Company $7,235 CA Baily International, INC. $7,232 GA Alecom Metal Works, INC. $7,237 TX Endyn Manufacturing, INC. $7,230 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Simtek INC. 2 insp. Amityville, NY Action Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Tucker, GA Ampac Mobile Holdings LLC 2 insp. Mobile, AL Galperti INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trojan Battery Company

Santa Fe Springs, CA

2 inspections $7,235

Baily International, INC.

Waycross, GA

2 inspections $7,232

Alecom Metal Works, INC.

Euless, TX

2 inspections $7,237

Champion Window Company of Pittsburgh, LLC

Pittsburgh, PA

0 inspections $0

Endyn Manufacturing, INC.

San Antonio, TX

4 inspections $7,230

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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 Preform Solutions, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Preform Solutions, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 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 Preform Solutions, INC. have? ▼

Preform Solutions, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,234.

How many OSHA inspections has Preform Solutions, INC. had? ▼

Preform Solutions, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-26 and the most recent on 2025-01-23. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Preform Solutions, INC.? ▼

Preform Solutions, INC. has been assessed $7,234 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,087 (a 44.7% reduction).

Does Preform Solutions, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Preform Solutions, 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.

What industry does Preform Solutions, INC. operate in? ▼

Preform Solutions, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Preform Solutions, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Preform Solutions, INC. ranks #44,427 (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 Preform Solutions, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Preform Solutions, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,234 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alecom Metal Works, INC. in Euless, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,237 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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