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Manufacturing · Lodi, CA

Schaefer Systems International, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schaefer Systems International, INC. ranks #42,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$7,885
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#42,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schaefer Systems International, INC. in Lodi, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schaefer Systems International, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Sweeny Industries in Puyallup, WA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#42,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Schaefer Systems International, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,885 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Schaefer Systems International, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRED RIVER COMMODITIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRINITY YACHTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23A.W.T. WORLD TRADE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46DIMENSIONAL MACHINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WICO METAL PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEXAS UNDERGROUND, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KOST USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE HARTY PRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BRITE BLAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20IBC ENGINEERED MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20KDC ONE NORTHERN LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ISABELLE'S KITCHEN, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11METALICO ALUMINUM RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ASCEND PERFORMANCE M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE BUCKEYE STAMPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHN BLUDWORTH SHIPY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CONSOLIDATED PRECISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACCENT DISPLAY CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SADLER MACHINE CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Schaefer Systems Int…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Schaefer Systems International, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Schaefer Systems International, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Schaefer Systems International, INC. ranks #18,438 at $7,885 current penalty.

How Schaefer Systems International, INC. Compares

Schaefer Systems International, INC.'s 3.00 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-06

Last Inspection

2021-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,943

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,943 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$16,460

Current Penalty Amount

$7,885

Penalty Reduction

52.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,575 from the initial assessment of $16,460. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Schaefer Systems International, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $7,885 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,943 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schaefer Systems International, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,885 here).

B & T Pallet Recycling $7,889 ME Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, LLC $7,881 GA Sign Design $7,880 TX B & N Machine & Welding $7,880 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Red River Commodities, INC. 2 insp. Fargo, ND Trinity Yachts, LLC 2 insp. Gulfport, MS A.W.T. World Trade INC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Dimensional Machine Works LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Santos Ductwork, LLC
Silver Spring, MD
0 inspections $0
Engineered Parts Sourcing
Alpharetta, GA
0 inspections $0
Sweeny Industries
Puyallup, WA
0 inspections $0
B & T Pallet Recycling
Lewiston, ME
2 inspections $7,889
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, LLC
Warrenton, GA
2 inspections $7,881

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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 Schaefer Systems International, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schaefer Systems International, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Schaefer Systems International, INC. have? ▼
Schaefer Systems International, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,885.
How many OSHA inspections has Schaefer Systems International, INC. had? ▼
Schaefer Systems International, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-06 and the most recent on 2021-11-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schaefer Systems International, INC.? ▼
Schaefer Systems International, INC. has been assessed $7,885 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,460 (a 52.1% reduction).
Does Schaefer Systems International, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schaefer Systems International, INC. has 1 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 Schaefer Systems International, INC. operate in? ▼
Schaefer Systems International, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schaefer Systems International, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schaefer Systems International, INC. ranks #42,008 (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 Schaefer Systems International, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schaefer Systems International, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,885 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, Sweeny Industries in Puyallup, WA 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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