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Manufacturing · Hastings, NE

Stellar Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stellar Industries, INC. ranks #16,948 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$20,572
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,948
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stellar Industries, INC. in Hastings, NE 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: $20,572. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stellar Industries, INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #16,948 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, Marcho Farms, INC. in Souderton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,579 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#16,948
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 Stellar Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stellar Industries, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,572 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Stellar Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.07.312.517.722.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIMBO QSR OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STANPAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ACADIAN FINE FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22AGGREGATE PLANT PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18URIMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED ROTORCRAFT, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARSHALL GENUINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARNEL INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NITE OWL PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERIBOLT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G & J CONTAINER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWEST POWDER COATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BCDIRECT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DFW PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VANTRAN INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN STANDARD BR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ARLINGTON INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MICROSUN ELECTRONICS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Stellar Industries, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Stellar Industries, 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.

Stellar Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Stellar Industries, INC. is the #8,219 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($20,572).

How Stellar Industries, INC. Compares

Stellar Industries, 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-11

Last Inspection

2022-03-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,286

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $10,286 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$29,389

Current Penalty Amount

$20,572

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,817 from the initial assessment of $29,389. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Stellar Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $20,572 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,286 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stellar Industries, INC., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,572 here).

Thermal Circuits, INC. $20,575 MA Amarr Company $20,566 KS Marcho Farms, INC. $20,579 PA Pasadena Refining Systems, INC. $20,565 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC 2 insp. Zanesville, OH Stanpac 2 insp. Totowa, NJ Acadian Fine Foods, L.L.C. 2 insp. Church Point, LA Aggregate Plant Products CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Thermal Circuits, INC.
Salem, MA
6 inspections $20,575
Marcho Farms, INC.
Souderton, PA
3 inspections $20,579
Pasadena Refining Systems, INC.
Pasadena, TX
3 inspections $20,565
Bayside Joinery & Construction CO., LLC
Cobbs Creek, VA
2 inspections $20,580
H Nagel & Son, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $20,580

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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 Stellar Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stellar Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Stellar Industries, INC. have? ▼
Stellar Industries, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,572.
How many OSHA inspections has Stellar Industries, INC. had? ▼
Stellar Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-11 and the most recent on 2022-03-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stellar Industries, INC.? ▼
Stellar Industries, INC. has been assessed $20,572 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,389 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Stellar Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stellar Industries, INC. 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 Stellar Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Stellar Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stellar Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stellar Industries, INC. ranks #16,948 (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 Stellar Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stellar Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,572 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Marcho Farms, INC. in Souderton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,579 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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