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Manufacturing · Nevada City, CA

Sierra Woods INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Woods INC. ranks #78,724 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$1,760
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,724
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sierra Woods INC. in Nevada City, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,760. 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 Woods INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,724 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Prospect Foundry LLC in Minneapolis, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,760 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#78,724
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sierra Woods INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sierra Woods INC. runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,760 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Sierra Woods INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.412.22129.838.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST MARINE, LLC, A DIVISION OF WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MANAGEMENT, INC., ASSUMED NAME FOR WRBM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35SOUTH MARINE SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT DANE - WAYNE PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELEK REFINING, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLLYFRONTIER ELDORADO REFINING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHERRY CRUSHED CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER TOOL & DIE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BAUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS CONTAINER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRACHTE SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLYCHEM OMS SYSTEMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SMURFIT STONE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROTEIN FOR PETS OPCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BECKER WORKS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26HOME PRIDE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17JAY-EM AEROSPACE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25Sierra Woods INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Sierra Woods INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Woods INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Sierra Woods INC. is the #30,344 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,760).

How Sierra Woods INC. Compares

Sierra Woods INC.'s 2.50 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-14

Last Inspection

2015-06-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$880

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $880 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

20.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$1,760

Current Penalty Amount

$1,760

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Sierra Woods INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,760 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $880 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,760 here).

Birmingham Marbleworks, LLC $1,760 AL Axis International INC. $1,760 NV Ramer Manufacturing, INC. $1,760 AL Prospect Foundry LLC $1,760 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC 2 insp. Calvert City, KY South Marine Systems, LLC 2 insp. Ashtabula, OH Woodgrain Millwork, INC. 2 insp. Montevallo, AL Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 insp. Wayne, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Birmingham Marbleworks, LLC
Birmingham, AL
3 inspections $1,760
Axis International INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $1,760
Ramer Manufacturing, INC.
Ramer, AL
2 inspections $1,760
Prospect Foundry LLC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $1,760
Olympic Mountain & Marine
Kent, WA
3 inspections $1,760

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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 Sierra Woods INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Woods INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Woods INC. have? ▼
Sierra Woods INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Woods INC. had? ▼
Sierra Woods INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-14 and the most recent on 2015-06-05. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Woods INC.? ▼
Sierra Woods INC. has been assessed $1,760 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Sierra Woods INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sierra Woods 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 Woods INC. operate in? ▼
Sierra Woods INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321911). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sierra Woods INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sierra Woods INC. ranks #78,724 (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 Woods INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sierra Woods INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,760 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, Prospect Foundry LLC in Minneapolis, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,760 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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