PlainWorker
Employers › GA

Manufacturing · Chatsworth, GA

Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. ranks #96,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$258
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#96,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. in Chatsworth, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $258. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Commonwealth Galvanizing in Ashland, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $260 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$258 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.89.41622.629.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASTA MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL CONVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CALCASIEU REFINING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NASHVILLE WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HALL MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BEST MAID COOKIE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HIGHLINE WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KEPHACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28WERNER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAP GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TUUCI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHURE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WIELAND CHASE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODEO PLASTIC BAG & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CUSTOM DESIGNS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORRUGATED SUPPLIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FRANCES TODD INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25VORTEQ COIL FINISHER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Sierra Hard Surface …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. sits at penalty rank #34,670 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($258 assessed).

How Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. Compares

Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.'s 1.33 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 well below peers (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-10-04

Last Inspection

2021-02-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$86

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $86 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

3

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

$258

Current Penalty Amount

$258

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $258 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $86 $6,093
View all 44,645 employers in Manufacturing →

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($258 here).

Commonwealth Galvanizing $260 VA Carbide Specialties $255 MI Berke Door & Hardware, INC. $255 CA Shield Pattern Works INC $263 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pasta Montana, LLC 3 insp. Great Falls, MT International Converter LLC 3 insp. Caldwell, OH Calcasieu Refining Company 3 insp. Lake Charles, LA Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Company, LLC 3 insp. Lebanon, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Commonwealth Galvanizing
Ashland, VA
2 inspections $260
Carbide Specialties
Wyoming, MI
2 inspections $255
Berke Door & Hardware, INC.
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $255
Shield Pattern Works INC
Blaine, MN
2 inspections $263
Robin Machine INC
Plymouth, MN
2 inspections $263

Compare Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. vs Commonwealth Galvanizing side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. against Commonwealth Galvanizing, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. have? ▼
Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $258.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. had? ▼
Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-04 and the most recent on 2021-02-04. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.? ▼
Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. has been assessed $258 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 1 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 Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. operate in? ▼
Sierra Hard Surface Samples, 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 Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC. ranks #96,439 (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 Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sierra Hard Surface Samples, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $258 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Commonwealth Galvanizing in Ashland, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $260 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.