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Premier Powder Coating &

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Premier Powder Coating & ranks #57,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$4,650
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Premier Powder Coating & in Sumner, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Premier Powder Coating & 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Clarion Technologies in Greenville, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,650 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#57,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Premier Powder Coating & compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Premier Powder Coating & runs well below peers (0.30x 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

$4,650 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Premier Powder Coating &.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.99.015.021.127.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOLEY PRODUCTS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOS ANGELES APPAREL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FARMLAND FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ACME PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26QUIETFLEX MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRIALCO ALUMINUM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P.A. HUTCHISON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHUETTE METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WINDY ACQUISITIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PIRAMAL GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23HILLSHIRE BRANDS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WARDCRAFT HOMES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLAM SPICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BRENT-WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ACCI ACQUISITION DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22VALLEY FIG GROWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15DRECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LIBERTY CASTING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-TRUSS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Premier Powder Coati…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Premier Powder Coating & has 2 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.

Premier Powder Coating & in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Premier Powder Coating & sits at penalty rank #23,763 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,650 assessed).

How Premier Powder Coating & Compares

Premier Powder Coating &'s 12.50 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 well below peers (0.30x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-13

Last Inspection

2014-08-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $2,325 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

12.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

68.0% 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

$7,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,650

Penalty Reduction

37.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,750 from the initial assessment of $7,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Premier Powder Coating & compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Premier Powder Coating & Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $4,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,325 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Premier Powder Coating &, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,650 here).

Clarion Technologies $4,650 MI Am Specialties INC $4,650 MI Greendale Screw Products INC $4,650 MI Spec Technologies INC $4,650 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foley Products Company, LLC 2 insp. Cantonment, FL Los Angeles Apparel, INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Farmland Foods, INC 2 insp. Lincoln, NE Acme Parts, INC. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clarion Technologies
Greenville, MI
2 inspections $4,650
Am Specialties INC
Sterling Heights, MI
3 inspections $4,650
Greendale Screw Products INC
Warren, MI
2 inspections $4,650
Spec Technologies INC
Shelby Township, MI
2 inspections $4,650
Frimo INC
Wixom, MI
4 inspections $4,650

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What to do with this record

Use Premier Powder Coating &'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 Premier Powder Coating & safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Premier Powder Coating &'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Premier Powder Coating & have? ▼
Premier Powder Coating & has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Premier Powder Coating & had? ▼
Premier Powder Coating & has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-13 and the most recent on 2014-08-05. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Premier Powder Coating &? ▼
Premier Powder Coating & has been assessed $4,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,400 (a 37.2% reduction).
Does Premier Powder Coating & have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Premier Powder Coating & has 5 serious violations, and 3 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 Premier Powder Coating & operate in? ▼
Premier Powder Coating & operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Premier Powder Coating & rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Premier Powder Coating & ranks #57,466 (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 Premier Powder Coating &'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Premier Powder Coating &'s total OSHA penalty of $4,650 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, Clarion Technologies in Greenville, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,650 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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