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Manufacturing · Mountain View, CA

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC ranks #35,863 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 penalty50% serious
$9,750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,863
of 99,447 penalized employers

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC in Mountain View, CA 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: $9,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC 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 #35,863 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Bronson Plating Company in Bronson, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,750 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#35,863
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,750 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RC HOME SHOWCASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OZINGA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METALLIZING SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACK GOLD COMPOST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH CENTRAL STEEL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18I.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGIA BOTTLE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Teledyne Defense Ele…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC 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.

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC sits at penalty rank #16,078 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,750 assessed).

How Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC Compares

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC'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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-08-05

Last Inspection

2021-09-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$18,500

Current Penalty Amount

$9,750

Penalty Reduction

47.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,750 from the initial assessment of $18,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $9,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,875 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,750 here).

Miniature Casting Corporation $9,750 RI Rob Terry Cabinets, LLC $9,750 UT Ag Manufacturing INC $9,750 MI Bronson Plating Company $9,750 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A.F.L. Quality, INC. (DBA. a.F.L. Web Printing) 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Nutrition CORP. 2 insp. Moosic, PA RC Home Showcase, INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Miniature Casting Corporation
Cranston, RI
2 inspections $9,750
Rob Terry Cabinets, LLC
Springville, UT
3 inspections $9,750
Ag Manufacturing INC
Harbor Beach, MI
3 inspections $9,750
Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC
Gustine, CA
7 inspections $9,750
Bronson Plating Company
Bronson, MI
3 inspections $9,750

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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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC have? ▼
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC had? ▼
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-08-05 and the most recent on 2021-09-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC? ▼
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC has been assessed $9,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,500 (a 47.3% reduction).
Does Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC has 1 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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC operate in? ▼
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334290). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC ranks #35,863 (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 Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,750 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, Bronson Plating Company in Bronson, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,750 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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