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Manufacturing · Gardena, CA

Spot International DBA Mod Shop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Spot International DBA Mod Shop ranks #13,951 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty35% serious
$24,210
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,951
of 99,447 penalized employers

Spot International DBA Mod Shop in Gardena, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Spot International DBA Mod Shop 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,951 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, National Foodworks Services LLC in Decatur, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,213 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
35.3%
of violations were serious
#13,951
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Spot International DBA Mod Shop 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

$24,210 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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 Spot International DBA Mod Shop.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DYNAMIC ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARMA ACQUISITION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SAVENCIA CHEESE USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLUVITEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LANDES FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEMPER CONCRETE (CMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32HAWK RESEARCH LABORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GANNETT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAREL STORK POULTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROGRESSIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ANCHOR-HARVEY COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VACUUM CERAMICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27GRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43THE TERRILL MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27FORM-A-FEED INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FACULTATIEVE TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STEWART FURNITURE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57MASTIC HOME EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROGERS FOAM CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Spot International D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Spot International DBA Mod Shop has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Spot International DBA Mod Shop in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Spot International DBA Mod Shop is the #6,818 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($24,210).

How Spot International DBA Mod Shop Compares

Spot International DBA Mod Shop's 8.50 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-20

Last Inspection

2016-12-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,105

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $12,105 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

35.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

64.7% 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

$49,635

Current Penalty Amount

$24,210

Penalty Reduction

51.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,425 from the initial assessment of $49,635. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Spot International DBA Mod Shop compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Spot International DBA Mod Shop Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $24,210 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,105 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Spot International DBA Mod Shop, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,210 here).

National Foodworks Services LLC $24,213 IL National Steak and Poultry $24,207 OK Blair Cedar & Novelty Works $24,214 MO Tri-State Industries, INC. $24,206 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 2 insp. DE Queen, AR Dynamic Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Watertown, SD Parma Acquisition CORP. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Savencia Cheese USA, LLC 2 insp. New Holland, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Raypak, INC.
Oxnard, CA
2 inspections $24,210
National Foodworks Services LLC
Decatur, IL
2 inspections $24,213
National Steak and Poultry
Owasso, OK
2 inspections $24,207
Blair Cedar & Novelty Works
Camdenton, MO
2 inspections $24,214
Tri-State Industries, INC.
Tulsa, OK
2 inspections $24,206

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What to do with this record

Use Spot International DBA Mod Shop'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 Spot International DBA Mod Shop safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Spot International DBA Mod Shop's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Spot International DBA Mod Shop have? ▼
Spot International DBA Mod Shop has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Spot International DBA Mod Shop had? ▼
Spot International DBA Mod Shop has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-20 and the most recent on 2016-12-28. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Spot International DBA Mod Shop? ▼
Spot International DBA Mod Shop has been assessed $24,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,635 (a 51.2% reduction).
Does Spot International DBA Mod Shop have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Spot International DBA Mod Shop has 6 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 Spot International DBA Mod Shop operate in? ▼
Spot International DBA Mod Shop operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337122). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Spot International DBA Mod Shop rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Spot International DBA Mod Shop ranks #13,951 (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 Spot International DBA Mod Shop's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Spot International DBA Mod Shop's total OSHA penalty of $24,210 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, National Foodworks Services LLC in Decatur, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,213 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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