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Manufacturing · Reno, NV

Sa Automotive LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sa Automotive LTD. ranks #28,377 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty19% serious
$12,702
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#28,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sa Automotive LTD. in Reno, NV has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,702. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sa Automotive LTD. 6 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,377 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, International Paper Company in Lynchburg, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,700 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
18.8%
of violations were serious
#28,377
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sa Automotive LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sa Automotive LTD. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,702 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sa Automotive LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.04.617.83144.257.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHARRIGAN LUMBER CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7COREY STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBB…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20REGAL WARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32SIGAN AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48ERIEVIEW METAL TREAT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17DANSER, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14POWDER COATING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14APPLIED COMPOSITE TE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15ASTORIA MARINE CONST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18PLASSER AMERICAN COR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13ATLANTIC BAIT & TACKLE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 55CONTROL DEVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17Sa Automotive LTD., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16
Sa Automotive LTD. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Sa Automotive LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sa Automotive LTD. is the #13,175 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,702).

How Sa Automotive LTD. Compares

Sa Automotive LTD.'s 2.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2018-10-19

Last Inspection

2026-03-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,117

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $2,117 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

18.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

6.3% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$17,002

Current Penalty Amount

$12,702

Penalty Reduction

25.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,300 from the initial assessment of $17,002. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sa Automotive LTD. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sa Automotive LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $12,702 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,117 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sa Automotive LTD., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,702 here).

Diversified Companies, LLC $12,700 TN International Paper Company $12,700 VA The Quikrete Companies $12,700 OH Frank Mance Plating, LLC $12,700 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Harrigan Lumber CO., INC. 6 insp. Monroeville, AL Piper Aircraft, INC. 6 insp. Vero Beach, FL Agropur INC. 6 insp. Hull, IA Corey Steel Company 6 insp. Cicero, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diversified Companies, LLC
Chattanooga, TN
2 inspections $12,700
International Paper Company
Lynchburg, VA
3 inspections $12,700
The Quikrete Companies
Toledo, OH
3 inspections $12,700
Frank Mance Plating, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
3 inspections $12,700
H.E. Parmer Company
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $12,700

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What to do with this record

Use Sa Automotive LTD.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sa Automotive LTD. against Diversified Companies, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Sa Automotive LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sa Automotive LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 6 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 Sa Automotive LTD. have? ▼
Sa Automotive LTD. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,702.
How many OSHA inspections has Sa Automotive LTD. had? ▼
Sa Automotive LTD. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-10-19 and the most recent on 2026-03-18. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sa Automotive LTD.? ▼
Sa Automotive LTD. has been assessed $12,702 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,002 (a 25.3% reduction).
Does Sa Automotive LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sa Automotive LTD. has 3 serious violations, and 1 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 Sa Automotive LTD. operate in? ▼
Sa Automotive LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336360). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sa Automotive LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sa Automotive LTD. ranks #28,377 (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 Sa Automotive LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sa Automotive LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,702 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Paper Company in Lynchburg, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,700 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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