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Spates Fabricators INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spates Fabricators INC ranks #14,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$23,100
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,814
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spates Fabricators INC in Thermal, 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: $23,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spates Fabricators 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 #14,814 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Quality Trailers Enterprise INC. in Salem, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,100 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#14,814
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 Spates Fabricators INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spates Fabricators INC runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,100 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Spates Fabricators INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.215.631.046.461.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 52WHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59FABCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLETS AND MORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28DI-FERRARO, INC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SEABOARD FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORIDGE MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14VERSOGEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREGORY PALLET AND L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARVCO CONTAINERS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BELL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BOXABL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ARGLASS YAMAMURA SE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15US MAGNESIUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE PENNSYLVANIA GLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24NANCE CARPET AND RUG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3K BROTHERS CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Spates Fabricators INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Spates Fabricators 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.

Spates Fabricators INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Spates Fabricators INC is the #7,231 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($23,100).

How Spates Fabricators INC Compares

Spates Fabricators 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-29

Last Inspection

2015-11-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $11,550 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$47,605

Current Penalty Amount

$23,100

Penalty Reduction

51.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,505 from the initial assessment of $47,605. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Spates Fabricators INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $23,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,550 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,100 here).

Nexteer Automotive $23,100 MI Taylor Packaging Corporation $23,100 MO J. L. Clark, INC. $23,100 IL Quality Trailers Enterprise INC. $23,100 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Newman & Company 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Muscle Shoals, AL Fabco LLC 2 insp. Denver, CO Pallets and More LLC 2 insp. Zebulon, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw, MI
16 inspections $23,100
Taylor Packaging Corporation
Imperial, MO
4 inspections $23,100
J. L. Clark, INC.
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $23,100
Quality Trailers Enterprise INC.
Salem, OH
2 inspections $23,100
Invagen Pharmaceuticals INC.
Hauppauge, NY
2 inspections $23,100

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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 Spates Fabricators INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spates Fabricators INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Spates Fabricators INC have? ▼
Spates Fabricators INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Spates Fabricators INC had? ▼
Spates Fabricators INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-29 and the most recent on 2015-11-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spates Fabricators INC? ▼
Spates Fabricators INC has been assessed $23,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,605 (a 51.5% reduction).
Does Spates Fabricators INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spates Fabricators INC has 2 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 Spates Fabricators INC operate in? ▼
Spates Fabricators INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321214). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spates Fabricators INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spates Fabricators INC ranks #14,814 (the top quarter 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 Spates Fabricators INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spates Fabricators INC's total OSHA penalty of $23,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Trailers Enterprise INC. in Salem, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,100 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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