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State Brass Foundry & Machine

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), State Brass Foundry & Machine ranks #92,454 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$502
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#92,454
of 99,447 penalized employers

State Brass Foundry & Machine in Salt Lake City, UT has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $502. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on State Brass Foundry & Machine: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,454 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 35 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bear Island Paper Company in Ashland, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $501 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#92,454
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How State Brass Foundry & Machine compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows State Brass Foundry & Machine runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$502 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 State Brass Foundry & Machine.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAN JOAQUIN REFINING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17LACTALIS HERITAGE DA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LAPMASTER PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21MENOMINEE TRIBAL ENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21REFRESCO BEVERAGES U…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PLAZE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23DIVERSIFIED MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33AFFORDABLE INTERIOR …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PROBUILD COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30GIBSON WINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24ANTOLIN ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4KNOUSE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3TFH PUBLICATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CAMBRIDGE ISOTOPE LA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TRIO FOUNDRY, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26CONWED PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MONOGRAM APPETIZERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4FOXTAIL FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12State Brass Foundry …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40
State Brass Foundry & Machine has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

State Brass Foundry & Machine in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: State Brass Foundry & Machine is the #33,815 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($502).

How State Brass Foundry & Machine Compares

State Brass Foundry & Machine's 10.00 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-12-05

Last Inspection

2012-12-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$126

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $126 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

35

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$10,500

Current Penalty Amount

$502

Penalty Reduction

95.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,998 from the initial assessment of $10,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How State Brass Foundry & Machine compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric State Brass Foundry & Machine Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 40 8.0
Total Penalty $502 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $126 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for State Brass Foundry & Machine, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($502 here).

Industrial Parts Specialties, L.L.C. $502 LA B & B Tool, INC. $502 AZ Ganaderos Borges $501 PR Valkyrie Enterprises LLC $503 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

San Joaquin Refining CO., INC. 4 insp. Bakersfield, CA Lactalis Heritage Dairy, INC. 4 insp. Wausau, WI Parker-Hannifin Corporation 4 insp. Washington, MO Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services, LLC 4 insp. Dayton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Industrial Parts Specialties, L.L.C.
Port Allen, LA
2 inspections $502
B & B Tool, INC.
Nogales, AZ
2 inspections $502
Valkyrie Enterprises LLC
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $503
Azmark Aero Systems, LLC
Gilbert, AZ
2 inspections $503
Bear Island Paper Company
Ashland, VA
2 inspections $501

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What to do with this record

Use State Brass Foundry & Machine'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 State Brass Foundry & Machine safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, State Brass Foundry & Machine's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 4 inspections, including 35 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 State Brass Foundry & Machine have? ▼
State Brass Foundry & Machine has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 35 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $502.
How many OSHA inspections has State Brass Foundry & Machine had? ▼
State Brass Foundry & Machine has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-05 and the most recent on 2012-12-17. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for State Brass Foundry & Machine? ▼
State Brass Foundry & Machine has been assessed $502 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,500 (a 95.2% reduction).
Does State Brass Foundry & Machine have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. State Brass Foundry & Machine has 35 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 State Brass Foundry & Machine operate in? ▼
State Brass Foundry & Machine operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331525). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does State Brass Foundry & Machine rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, State Brass Foundry & Machine ranks #92,454 (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 State Brass Foundry & Machine's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
State Brass Foundry & Machine's total OSHA penalty of $502 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bear Island Paper Company in Ashland, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $501 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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