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Manufacturing · Lake Forest, CA

Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC ranks #11,604 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$27,975
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#11,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC in Lake Forest, CA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,604 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Calise and Sons Bakery, Inc- Worcester Depot in Worcester, MA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#11,604
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.0 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 Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$27,975 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSCREEN IT GRAPHICS O…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39PENNMARK TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CONN-WELD INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22MASON PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17TECHNIPAQ, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GREEN PLAINS WOOD RI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HURST AUTO-TRUCK ELE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24COOKIE KINGDOM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14PANHANDLE QUARTZ FAB…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18RCTENN LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40DANFOSS POWER SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3QUALITY SNACK FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7THE CARROLLTON FARME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31ALBON MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16MFA ENTERPRISES, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21PENNEX ALUMINUM COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5INSIGHT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10FABRICATION SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9BRETON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6Saddleback Valley Or…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24
Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC ranks #5,737 at $27,975 current penalty.

How Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC Compares

Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC's 6.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-08-06

Last Inspection

2016-06-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,994

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $6,994 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

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

$68,110

Current Penalty Amount

$27,975

Penalty Reduction

58.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,135 from the initial assessment of $68,110. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $27,975 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,994 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,975 here).

Chroma Color Corporation $27,978 OH International Container CO. LLC $27,966 MA Madix, INC. $27,989 TX Relco Locomotives Incorporated $27,990 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Screen IT Graphics of Lawrence, INC. 4 insp. Lawrence, KS Pennmark Technologies Corporation 4 insp. Dallas, PA Domtar Paper Company, LLC 4 insp. Johnsonburg, PA Conn-Weld Industries, INC. 4 insp. Princeton, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nutrifresh
Edison, NJ
1 inspections $0
Calise and Sons Bakery, Inc- Worcester Depot
Worcester, MA
0 inspections $0
Chroma Color Corporation
Delaware, OH
2 inspections $27,978
International Container CO. LLC
Holyoke, MA
6 inspections $27,966
Madix, INC.
Terrell, TX
5 inspections $27,989

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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 Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC have? ▼
Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC had? ▼
Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-06 and the most recent on 2016-06-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC? ▼
Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC has been assessed $27,975 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $68,110 (a 58.9% reduction).
Does Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC has 6 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 Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC operate in? ▼
Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332323). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC ranks #11,604 (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 Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Saddleback Valley Ornamental Iron, INC's total OSHA penalty of $27,975 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Calise and Sons Bakery, Inc- Worcester Depot in Worcester, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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