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Syntec Optics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Syntec Optics ranks #31,060 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,527
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,060
of 99,447 penalized employers

Syntec Optics in Rochester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,527. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Syntec Optics 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,060 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Steve Morris Engines in Muskegon, MI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,060
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Syntec Optics compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Syntec Optics runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,527 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Syntec Optics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI STATE TIMBER SAW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57SCAPA NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TILCON NEW YORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BELLA ELEVATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GIVAUDAN FLAVORS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROMAXIMA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOLD IDEAS TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND PRO CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTLAKE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICHARDS-WILBERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LAKE ERIE SHIP REPAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25KANEKA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKEBONO BRAKE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JCIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONTEREY SCULPTURE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Syntec Optics, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Syntec Optics has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Syntec Optics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Syntec Optics is the #14,255 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($11,527).

How Syntec Optics Compares

Syntec Optics's 1.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-06-02

Last Inspection

2023-09-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,764

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,764 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$15,370

Current Penalty Amount

$11,527

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,843 from the initial assessment of $15,370. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Syntec Optics Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $11,527 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,764 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Syntec Optics, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,527 here).

Dyer Royce Manufacturing, LLC $11,525 TN Champion Laboratories, INC $11,524 IL Ardmore Farms, LLC. $11,524 FL CS Wind America, INC. $11,524 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Tri State Timber Sawmill, LLC. 2 insp. Brashear, MO Scapa North America, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CT Tilcon New York INC. 2 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dyer Royce Manufacturing, LLC
Dandridge, TN
2 inspections $11,525
Champion Laboratories, INC
Albion, IL
4 inspections $11,524
Ardmore Farms, LLC.
Deland, FL
3 inspections $11,524
Steve Morris Engines
Muskegon, MI
0 inspections $0
CS Wind America, INC.
Pueblo, CO
4 inspections $11,524

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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 Syntec Optics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Syntec Optics's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Syntec Optics have? ▼
Syntec Optics has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,527.
How many OSHA inspections has Syntec Optics had? ▼
Syntec Optics has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-06-02 and the most recent on 2023-09-06. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Syntec Optics? ▼
Syntec Optics has been assessed $11,527 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,370 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Syntec Optics have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Syntec Optics 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 Syntec Optics operate in? ▼
Syntec Optics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335929). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Syntec Optics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Syntec Optics ranks #31,060 (the upper 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 Syntec Optics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Syntec Optics's total OSHA penalty of $11,527 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Steve Morris Engines in Muskegon, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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