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Wholesale Trade · Huntington Beach, CA

Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting ranks #16,240 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$21,360
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,240
of 99,447 penalized employers

Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting in Huntington Beach, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,240 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Farmers Win Coop in Waucoma, IA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,315 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#16,240
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$21,360 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREY EAGLE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLIED METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MARADYNE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMFINGER STEEL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CARDINAL BUILDING MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DENKAVIT HOLDINGS US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FIRST MATERIAL SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CUISINE SOLUTIONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EUROPATEX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNTERRA DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TNT TRUCK PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRANKLIN SANCHEZ ROO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WD GLASSVASE IMPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAZEL COURT ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PAPARAZZI LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TECHNICOLOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN OPERATING PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AIM FIBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ESCOBEDO CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Primo Powder Coating…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting is the #730 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($21,360).

How Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting Compares

Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-05

Last Inspection

2016-11-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,680

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $10,680 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

16.7% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$76,760

Current Penalty Amount

$21,360

Penalty Reduction

72.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $55,400 from the initial assessment of $76,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 18 5.5
Total Penalty $21,360 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,680 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,360 here).

Farmers Win Coop $21,315 IA Cherokee Brick & Tile Company $21,420 MS Farmers Coop Society $21,432 IA Afc Industries INC. $21,434 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Grey Eagle Distributors 2 insp. Maryland Heights, MO Allied Metals, LLC 2 insp. Miami, FL Maradyne Corporation 2 insp. Cleveland, OH Emfinger Steel CO., INC. 2 insp. Dothan, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

UniversalMed Supply
Irving, TX
0 inspections $0
Action Metal Recycling, INC.
Richmond, CA
2 inspections $21,340
Airetech
North Little Rock, AR
0 inspections $0
Farmers Win Coop
Waucoma, IA
2 inspections $21,315
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company
Jackson, MS
2 inspections $21,420

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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 Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting have? ▼
Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting had? ▼
Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-05 and the most recent on 2016-11-29. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting? ▼
Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting has been assessed $21,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,760 (a 72.2% reduction).
Does Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting has 6 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 Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting operate in? ▼
Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424950). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting ranks #16,240 (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 Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Primo Powder Coating & Sandblasting's total OSHA penalty of $21,360 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Farmers Win Coop in Waucoma, IA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,315 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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