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Manufacturing · Kelso, WA

Steel Painters

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steel Painters ranks #8,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty50% serious
$34,250
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#8,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steel Painters in Kelso, WA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $34,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Steel Painters 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 52 violations, averaging 10.4 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,768 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Centric Pipe, LLC in Ore City, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $34,259 in current penalties.

10.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#8,768
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (10.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Steel Painters compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Steel Painters runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$34,250 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Steel Painters.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.615.82942.255.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTHEASTERN WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52INTERSTATE BRANDS CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37POLYPLEX USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BWJ METAL WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN FIBERTECH C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14KG MARKETING AND BAG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BFG INTERNATIONAL US…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29BROOKLIN BOAT YARD, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13KASAI NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LULA-WESTFIELD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9IMPROVED PIPING PROD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17JAMAICA COTTAGE SHOP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7PEERLESS CHAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25SHANE FELTER INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11UNITED CABINET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 53KOCH FOODS OF CINCIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SINOMAX EAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22CANAM STEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22MARISCO LTD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Steel Painters, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52
Steel Painters has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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.

Steel Painters in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Steel Painters ranks #4,401 at $34,250 current penalty.

How Steel Painters Compares

Steel Painters's 10.40 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-09-01

Last Inspection

2013-06-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 10.4 violations per visit. That's $6,850 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

9.6% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

40.4% 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

$37,510

Current Penalty Amount

$34,250

Penalty Reduction

8.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,260 from the initial assessment of $37,510. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Steel Painters compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Steel Painters Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 52 8.0
Total Penalty $34,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,850 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steel Painters, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($34,250 here).

Enkei America INC. $34,250 IN Ardagh Glass, INC. $34,250 CA Centric Pipe, LLC $34,259 TX Astro Machine Corporation $34,261 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products 5 insp. Pound, WI Interstate Brands Corporation 5 insp. Schiller Park, IL Polyplex USA LLC 5 insp. Decatur, AL BWJ Metal Works, LLC 5 insp. Abilene, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Enkei America INC.
Columbus, IN
4 inspections $34,250
Ardagh Glass, INC.
Madera, CA
2 inspections $34,250
JNH Cutting Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Centric Pipe, LLC
Ore City, TX
2 inspections $34,259
Astro Machine Corporation
Elk Grove Village, IL
2 inspections $34,261

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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 Steel Painters safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steel Painters's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 5 inspections, including 26 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 Steel Painters have? ▼
Steel Painters has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $34,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Steel Painters had? ▼
Steel Painters has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-01 and the most recent on 2013-06-21. This averages 10.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steel Painters? ▼
Steel Painters has been assessed $34,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,510 (a 8.7% reduction).
Does Steel Painters have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steel Painters has 26 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Steel Painters operate in? ▼
Steel Painters operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Steel Painters rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steel Painters ranks #8,768 (the top 10% 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 Steel Painters's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steel Painters's total OSHA penalty of $34,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Centric Pipe, LLC in Ore City, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $34,259 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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