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Sas Automotive USA, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sas Automotive USA, INC. ranks #12,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty46% serious
$27,130
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sas Automotive USA, INC. in Newark, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,130. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sas Automotive USA, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,040 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cumberland Dairy, INC. in Bridgeton, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $27,135 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
#12,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 27/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sas Automotive USA, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sas Automotive USA, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$27,130 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 Sas Automotive USA, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNUCO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LOLLICUP USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AMSCAN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SUB-ZERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRY PRODUCTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESIGN AND PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56MULTI-PLASTICS EXTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11D&W FINE PACK, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CONTOUR SAWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4E. L. MUSTEE & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MANCHESTER MOLDING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GORDON ALUMINUM INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXPRESS GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FLUID ROUTING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HARVARD INTEGRATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE VICTOR GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TENERE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Sas Automotive USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13
Sas Automotive USA, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Sas Automotive USA, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sas Automotive USA, INC. ranks #5,955 at $27,130 current penalty.

How Sas Automotive USA, INC. Compares

Sas Automotive USA, INC.'s 4.33 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-02-13

Last Inspection

2020-07-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,043

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $9,043 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$49,635

Current Penalty Amount

$27,130

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,505 from the initial assessment of $49,635. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sas Automotive USA, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $27,130 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,043 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sas Automotive USA, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,130 here).

American Turned Products, INC. $27,130 PA Paramount Apparel International $27,131 MO Cumberland Dairy, INC. $27,135 NJ Amsted Rail Company, INC. $27,123 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nuco Foods, LLC 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Lollicup USA INC. 3 insp. Rockwall, TX Amscan INC 3 insp. Newburgh, NY Concrete Systems, INC. 3 insp. Hudson, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Turned Products, INC.
Fairview, PA
6 inspections $27,130
Paramount Apparel International
Bourbon, MO
2 inspections $27,131
Wiskerchen Truck and Equipment LLC
Spencer, WI
1 inspections $11,900
Jessie Lord Bakery, LLC
Torrance, CA
5 inspections $27,135
Cumberland Dairy, INC.
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $27,135

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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 Sas Automotive USA, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sas Automotive USA, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 3 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 Sas Automotive USA, INC. have? ▼
Sas Automotive USA, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,130.
How many OSHA inspections has Sas Automotive USA, INC. had? ▼
Sas Automotive USA, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-13 and the most recent on 2020-07-06. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sas Automotive USA, INC.? ▼
Sas Automotive USA, INC. has been assessed $27,130 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,635 (a 45.3% reduction).
Does Sas Automotive USA, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sas Automotive USA, 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 Sas Automotive USA, INC. operate in? ▼
Sas Automotive USA, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sas Automotive USA, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sas Automotive USA, INC. ranks #12,040 (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 Sas Automotive USA, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sas Automotive USA, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,130 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cumberland Dairy, INC. in Bridgeton, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,135 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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