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Manufacturing · Commerce, CA

Strategic Materials INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Strategic Materials INC ranks #9,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty40% serious
$32,985
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Strategic Materials INC in Commerce, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,985. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Strategic Materials INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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, Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Shelbyville, IL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $32,976 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#9,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Strategic Materials INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Strategic Materials INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$32,985 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 Strategic Materials INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN TIRE MART, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONTI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPSTAN MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33EASTMAN BRASS INSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATCO RUBBER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAMES LOUDSPEAKER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GRANITE USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23APOLLO METALS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOWEL WELDPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WELTER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CEI EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL HEATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PLASTIPAK PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN STATE CARBON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HELFRICH BROTHERS BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Strategic Materials …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Strategic Materials INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Strategic Materials INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Strategic Materials INC ranks #4,595 at $32,985 current penalty.

How Strategic Materials INC Compares

Strategic Materials INC's 2.50 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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-02-02

Last Inspection

2025-03-29

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,493

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $16,493 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$35,485

Current Penalty Amount

$32,985

Penalty Reduction

7.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $35,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Strategic Materials INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $32,985 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,493 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,985 here).

Veepak Ohio, LLC $32,989 OH Stouse, LLC. $32,979 KS Graphic Packaging International, LLC $32,976 IL Falcon Foundry CO. $32,976 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Tire Mart, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Lesage, WV Rich Products Corporation 2 insp. Waycross, GA Monti, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northern Concrete And Pipe
Bay City, MI
0 inspections $0
Veepak Ohio, LLC
New Albany, OH
2 inspections $32,989
Stouse, LLC.
New Century, KS
2 inspections $32,979
Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Shelbyville, IL
7 inspections $32,976
Falcon Foundry CO.
Lowellville, OH
4 inspections $32,976

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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 Strategic Materials INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Strategic Materials INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Strategic Materials INC have? ▼
Strategic Materials INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,985.
How many OSHA inspections has Strategic Materials INC had? ▼
Strategic Materials INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-02 and the most recent on 2025-03-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Strategic Materials INC? ▼
Strategic Materials INC has been assessed $32,985 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,485 (a 7.0% reduction).
Does Strategic Materials INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Strategic Materials 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 Strategic Materials INC operate in? ▼
Strategic Materials INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Strategic Materials INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Strategic Materials INC ranks #9,222 (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 Strategic Materials INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Strategic Materials INC's total OSHA penalty of $32,985 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Shelbyville, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,976 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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