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Soleras Advanced Coatings

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Soleras Advanced Coatings ranks #45,168 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$7,035
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,168
of 99,447 penalized employers

Soleras Advanced Coatings in Biddeford, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,035. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Soleras Advanced Coatings 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,168 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Salem Tube, INC. a Division of Tubacex in Greenville, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,035 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#45,168
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Soleras Advanced Coatings compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Soleras Advanced Coatings runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$7,035 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Soleras Advanced Coatings.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.69.31724.732.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIBRACOUSTIC USA, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DAMON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SHANNON PACKAGING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOCUS DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29SALM PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21STYLEX SEATING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIELAFF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DEERE COMPONENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAMLET, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ALUCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EMERALD CAROLINA CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21VOYLES OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19TAUBENSEE STEEL & WI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24COASTAL WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARRY-ON TRAILER COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Soleras Advanced Coa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Soleras Advanced Coatings has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Soleras Advanced Coatings in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Soleras Advanced Coatings ranks #19,607 at $7,035 current penalty.

How Soleras Advanced Coatings Compares

Soleras Advanced Coatings's 1.00 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-01-10

Last Inspection

2026-05-27

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,345 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$7,035

Current Penalty Amount

$7,035

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Soleras Advanced Coatings compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Soleras Advanced Coatings Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $7,035 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,345 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Soleras Advanced Coatings, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,035 here).

Diversified Minerals INC. $7,035 CA Salem Tube, INC. a Division of Tubacex $7,035 PA Greenfield Cabinetry LLC $7,035 WV Standard Filter Corporation $7,035 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vibracoustic USA, INC. / Vibracoustic North America, L.P., Limited Partnership 3 insp. Manchester, NH Asap Pallets Inc. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Damon Industries 3 insp. Sparks, NV Shannon Packaging CO. 3 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diversified Minerals INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $7,035
Salem Tube, INC. a Division of Tubacex
Greenville, PA
2 inspections $7,035
Greenfield Cabinetry LLC
Elkins, WV
4 inspections $7,035
Standard Filter Corporation
Carlsbad, CA
2 inspections $7,035
Tremco CPG INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $7,035

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What to do with this record

Use Soleras Advanced Coatings's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Soleras Advanced Coatings safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Soleras Advanced Coatings's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Soleras Advanced Coatings have? ▼
Soleras Advanced Coatings has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,035.
How many OSHA inspections has Soleras Advanced Coatings had? ▼
Soleras Advanced Coatings has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-10 and the most recent on 2026-05-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Soleras Advanced Coatings? ▼
Soleras Advanced Coatings has been assessed $7,035 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Soleras Advanced Coatings have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Soleras Advanced Coatings 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 Soleras Advanced Coatings operate in? ▼
Soleras Advanced Coatings operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Soleras Advanced Coatings rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Soleras Advanced Coatings ranks #45,168 (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 Soleras Advanced Coatings's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Soleras Advanced Coatings's total OSHA penalty of $7,035 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, Salem Tube, INC. a Division of Tubacex in Greenville, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,035 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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