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Manufacturing · Torrance, CA

Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated ranks #44,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$7,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#44,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated in Torrance, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Plymouth Brazing INC in Westland, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#44,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,200 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.627.340.954.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUBURBAN PLASTICS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GREEN BAY PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DRAKE EXTRUSION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VERSA-PAK, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GONNELLA BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTEGRA-CAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21D & S WELDING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FLORIDA FLOATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CHICAGO AEROSOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEOKRAFT SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WALLNER EXPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MEGAWALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34ADVANCE INDUSTRIAL M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SOUTHERN WILD GAME H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NEW STANDARD CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORDYNE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOFLIN HANDLE CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 52STRUCTURAL PRESTRESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Robinson Helicopter …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated sits at penalty rank #19,369 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,200 assessed).

How Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated Compares

Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated'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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-12

Last Inspection

2021-04-06

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,760

Current Penalty Amount

$7,200

Penalty Reduction

7.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $560 from the initial assessment of $7,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $7,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,400 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,200 here).

Coca Cola Bottling Company of New England $7,200 CT Salem Meat Packing LLC $7,200 NJ Colson Caster Corporation $7,200 AR Plymouth Brazing INC $7,200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Suburban Plastics CO. 3 insp. Elgin, IL Green Bay Packaging 3 insp. Lebanon, OH Drake Extrusion, INC. 3 insp. Ridgeway, VA Tyson Foods, INC. 3 insp. South Hutchinson, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coca Cola Bottling Company of New England
East Hartford, CT
2 inspections $7,200
Salem Meat Packing LLC
Salem, NJ
2 inspections $7,200
Colson Caster Corporation
Jonesboro, AR
2 inspections $7,200
Plymouth Brazing INC
Westland, MI
2 inspections $7,200
B & S Iron Works LLC
Bronx, NY
2 inspections $7,200

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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 Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated have? ▼
Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated had? ▼
Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-12 and the most recent on 2021-04-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated? ▼
Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated has been assessed $7,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,760 (a 7.2% reduction).
Does Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated has 1 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 Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated operate in? ▼
Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336411). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated ranks #44,662 (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 Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Robinson Helicopter Company, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $7,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plymouth Brazing INC in Westland, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,200 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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