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Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. ranks #73,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$2,356
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. in San Benito, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,356. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Box Partners, LLC in Elgin, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,356 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#73,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$2,356 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ROYAL CARIBBEAN JAMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FOAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LAMB BROTHERS LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43CALIFORNIA CUSTOM FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES PIPE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TALLAHATCHIE LUMBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39POLYMAX THERMOPLASTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICARB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED GRAPHITE PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION HOSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KONSEI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TIMBER TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NATIONAL PIPE AND PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ACASS SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GENEST CONCRETE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7YC52 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ADM MILLING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAESTRO FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PLI LAS VEGAS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Sauceda's Precision …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. is the #28,877 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,356).

How Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. Compares

Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC.'s 4.00 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 well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-23

Last Inspection

2019-02-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,178

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,178 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$9,416

Current Penalty Amount

$2,356

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,060 from the initial assessment of $9,416. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $2,356 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,178 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,356 here).

Box Partners, LLC $2,356 IL Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 $2,353 MI Ambac International Company $2,352 SC All-Filters, INC. $2,360 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

American Recycling & Manufacturing Company, INC. 2 insp. Rochester, NY Royal Caribbean Jamaican Bakery, INC. 2 insp. Mount Vernon, NY Foam Distributors, INC 2 insp. Hayward, CA Lamb Brothers Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Wrens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Box Partners, LLC
Elgin, IL
2 inspections $2,356
Creative Eye American Apparel
Paducah, KY
0 inspections $0
EP Damoa Fashion, Inc
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1
Hemlock, MI
3 inspections $2,353
Ambac International Company
Elgin, SC
2 inspections $2,352

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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 Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. have? ▼
Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,356.
How many OSHA inspections has Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. had? ▼
Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-23 and the most recent on 2019-02-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC.? ▼
Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. has been assessed $2,356 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,416 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. has 5 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 Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. operate in? ▼
Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333512). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC. ranks #73,589 (the lower 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 Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sauceda's Precision Grinding, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,356 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Box Partners, LLC in Elgin, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,356 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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