Manufacturing · Arvada, CO

Salco, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salco, INC. ranks #7,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty62% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$37,323
OSHA penalties: 26
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #7,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Salco, INC. in Arvada, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,323. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Salco, INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,740 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Rittal North America LLC in Urbana, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,309 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 61.5%
of violations were serious: #7,740
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Salco, INC.

$37,323
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Salco, INC. runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$37,323 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Salco, INC..

Salco, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Salco, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Salco, INC. ranks #3,893 at $37,323 current penalty.

How Salco, INC. Compares

Salco, INC.'s 6.50 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 above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-03-23

Last Inspection

2020-09-29

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,331

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $9,331 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

61.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

19.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

19.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$70,348

Current Penalty Amount

$37,323

Penalty Reduction

46.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,025 from the initial assessment of $70,348. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Salco, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Salco, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	26	8.0
Total Penalty	$37,323	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,331	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Salco, INC., both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,323 here).

West Hartford Stairs & Cabinets, INC. $37,324 CT Protect Controls, INC. $37,327 TX Castwell Products, LLC $37,337 IL Rittal North America LLC $37,309 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Minerals, LLC 4 insp. Harvey, LA NTN-Bower Corporation 4 insp. Hamilton, AL Qualico Steel Company, INC. 4 insp. Webb, AL Tedia Company, INC. 4 insp. Fairfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

West Hartford Stairs & Cabinets, INC.

Newington, CT

2 inspections $37,324

AG Equipment Company

Broken Arrow, OK

0 inspections $0

Protect Controls, INC.

Conroe, TX

5 inspections $37,327

Castwell Products, LLC

Skokie, IL

8 inspections $37,337

Rittal North America LLC

Urbana, OH

2 inspections $37,309

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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 Salco, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Salco, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 4 inspections, including 16 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 Salco, INC. have? ▼

Salco, INC. has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,323.

How many OSHA inspections has Salco, INC. had? ▼

Salco, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-23 and the most recent on 2020-09-29. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Salco, INC.? ▼

Salco, INC. has been assessed $37,323 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $70,348 (a 46.9% reduction).

Does Salco, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Salco, INC. has 16 serious violations, and 5 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 Salco, INC. operate in? ▼

Salco, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Salco, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Salco, INC. ranks #7,740 (the top 10% 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 Salco, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Salco, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $37,323 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rittal North America LLC in Urbana, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $37,309 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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