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Somarakis Quality Built Equip

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Somarakis Quality Built Equip ranks #61,730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,980
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#61,730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Somarakis Quality Built Equip in Vancouver, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,980. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Somarakis Quality Built Equip 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,730 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Presto Products Co. in Appleton, WI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#61,730
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Somarakis Quality Built Equip compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Somarakis Quality Built Equip runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$3,980 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Somarakis Quality Built Equip.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedE.I. DUPONT DENEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEKAERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROWDER AND SONS VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FREEDOM ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CUSTOM SERVICE PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOVE'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BERRY GLOBAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAFTECH INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ACME BRICK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOTOR CASTINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ELLISON SURFACE TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5M-TEK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COLUMBIA METAL SPINN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TOWER INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42METAL SPECIALISTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FAB-BRAZE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GILES ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Somarakis Quality Bu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Somarakis Quality Built Equip has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Somarakis Quality Built Equip in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Somarakis Quality Built Equip sits at penalty rank #25,199 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,980 assessed).

How Somarakis Quality Built Equip Compares

Somarakis Quality Built Equip's 5.33 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-24

Last Inspection

2010-09-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,327

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $1,327 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$7,260

Current Penalty Amount

$3,980

Penalty Reduction

45.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,280 from the initial assessment of $7,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Somarakis Quality Built Equip compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Somarakis Quality Built Equip Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $3,980 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,327 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Somarakis Quality Built Equip, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,980 here).

MVP Group International, INC. $3,980 NC Treffinger, INC. $3,978 TX Stainless Specialties INC $3,978 OH Elite Cast Stone INC. $3,978 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

E.I. Dupont Denemours Incorporated Chambers Works 3 insp. Deepwater, NJ Bekaert Corporation 3 insp. Rogers, AR Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. 3 insp. Thomasville, AL Freedom Alloys, INC. 3 insp. Royersford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MVP Group International, INC.
Boonville, NC
2 inspections $3,980
Presto Products Co.
Appleton, WI
0 inspections $0
Treffinger, INC.
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $3,978
Stainless Specialties INC
Eastlake, OH
2 inspections $3,978
Elite Cast Stone INC.
Royse City, TX
2 inspections $3,978

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What to do with this record

Use Somarakis Quality Built Equip's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Somarakis Quality Built Equip against MVP Group International, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Somarakis Quality Built Equip safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Somarakis Quality Built Equip's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Somarakis Quality Built Equip have? ▼
Somarakis Quality Built Equip has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,980.
How many OSHA inspections has Somarakis Quality Built Equip had? ▼
Somarakis Quality Built Equip has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-24 and the most recent on 2010-09-23. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Somarakis Quality Built Equip? ▼
Somarakis Quality Built Equip has been assessed $3,980 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,260 (a 45.2% reduction).
Does Somarakis Quality Built Equip have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Somarakis Quality Built Equip has 8 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 Somarakis Quality Built Equip operate in? ▼
Somarakis Quality Built Equip operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Somarakis Quality Built Equip rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Somarakis Quality Built Equip ranks #61,730 (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 Somarakis Quality Built Equip's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Somarakis Quality Built Equip's total OSHA penalty of $3,980 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, Presto Products Co. in Appleton, WI 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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