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Manufacturing · Warminster, PA

Prieto Machine Co. Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prieto Machine Co. Inc. ranks #65,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,480
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#65,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Prieto Machine Co. Inc. in Warminster, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,480. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $55,240 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prieto Machine Co. Inc. 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,043 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $55,240 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. For comparison, Louisa Food Products INC. in Saint Louis, MO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $58,675 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#65,043
of 99,447 penalized employers
$55,240
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $55K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($55K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Prieto Machine Co. Inc. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Prieto Machine Co. Inc. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$3,480 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Prieto Machine Co. Inc..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.414.528.542.556.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTABLE TALK PIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SYPRIS TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15PETERSEN INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7J & J SNACK FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17HUTCHENS INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WEST WARWICK WELDING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41BIG 3 PRECISION PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15E&E FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18GVS NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PRODUCTS UNLIMITED, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12CAMINO REAL FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8URGENT DESIGN & MFG, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 54IAM ACQUISITION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3GROVE CREEK FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17MONO SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20MATTHEWS INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6FLEXOPRINT, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29MOOG ASPEN MOTION TE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CLEVELAND CLIFFS IND…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Prieto Machine Co. I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Prieto Machine Co. Inc. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Prieto Machine Co. Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Prieto Machine Co. Inc. ranks #26,290 at $3,480 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Prieto Machine Co. Inc. ranks #599 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($55,240).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,480 OSHA penalties plus $55,240 WHD back wages (94.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Prieto Machine Co. Inc. Compares

Prieto Machine Co. Inc.'s 1.00 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-03-21

Last Inspection

2026-05-19

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$870

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $870 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,160

Current Penalty Amount

$3,480

Penalty Reduction

16.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$58,720

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $680 from the initial assessment of $4,160. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$55,240
Employees Affected
16
WHD Violations
17
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$3,453
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$55,240

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Prieto Machine Co. Inc. owed $55,240 in back wages to 16 employees across 1 case and 17 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Prieto Machine Co. Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Prieto Machine Co. Inc. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $3,480 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $870 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prieto Machine Co. Inc., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,480 here).

Ohio INC. $3,480 CA Norshield Security Products, LLC $3,480 AL Gamez Pallet INC. $3,481 TX Accord Federal Services, LLC $3,481 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Table Talk Pies, INC. 4 insp. Shrewsbury, MA Sypris Technologies, INC. 4 insp. Louisville, KY Petersen Industries, INC. 4 insp. Lake Wales, FL Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America INC. 4 insp. Mason, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Newly Weds Foods, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $58,705
Crystal Valley Farms, LLC
Orland, IN
2 inspections $58,759
Guerdon Enterprises, LLC
Boise, ID
4 inspections $13,745
Louisa Food Products INC.
Saint Louis, MO
5 inspections $58,675
Adonel Concrete CORP.
West Palm Beach, FL
2 inspections $58,657

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What to do with this record

Use Prieto Machine Co. Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Prieto Machine Co. Inc. against Newly Weds Foods, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Prieto Machine Co. Inc.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Prieto Machine Co. Inc. also carries $55,240 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Prieto Machine Co. Inc. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Prieto Machine Co. Inc.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Prieto Machine Co. Inc. have? ▼
Prieto Machine Co. Inc. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Prieto Machine Co. Inc. had? ▼
Prieto Machine Co. Inc. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-21 and the most recent on 2026-05-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prieto Machine Co. Inc.? ▼
Prieto Machine Co. Inc. has been assessed $3,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,160 (a 16.3% reduction). Additionally, $55,240 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Prieto Machine Co. Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Prieto Machine Co. 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.
Has Prieto Machine Co. Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Prieto Machine Co. Inc., resulting in $55,240 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Prieto Machine Co. Inc. operate in? ▼
Prieto Machine Co. Inc. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 33351). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Prieto Machine Co. Inc. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Prieto Machine Co. Inc. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $55,240 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Prieto Machine Co. Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prieto Machine Co. Inc. ranks #65,043 (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 Prieto Machine Co. Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Prieto Machine Co. Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,480 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, Louisa Food Products INC. in Saint Louis, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,675 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.