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Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC ranks #56,191 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,878
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,191
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC in Kent, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,878. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,191 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Associated Milk Producers, INC. in Arlington, IA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,878 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#56,191
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,878 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.517.33144.858.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38PURE POWER TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JEFFERSON COUNTY TIM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRICON TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32NIBCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEELCAD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FLEXIBLE FOAM PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CLEARSPAN COMPONENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11H & S MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUMMIT CORPORATION O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COFFEYVILLE SEKTAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VALMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6H & D PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21RIVERS METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLIED CONCRETE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LARIAT STEEL DESIGN,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23USA PRODUCTION PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Tri Tec Manufacturin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC is the #23,370 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,878).

How Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC Compares

Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC's 6.67 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-28

Last Inspection

2010-11-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,626

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $1,626 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

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

$6,500

Current Penalty Amount

$4,878

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,622 from the initial assessment of $6,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $4,878 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,626 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,878 here).

Van Wert Pallets, LLC $4,878 OH Associated Milk Producers, INC. $4,878 IA Battle Tank MFG, LLC $4,879 WI Cold Chain Technologies, LLC $4,877 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Packaging Corporation of America 3 insp. Tomahawk, WI Pure Power Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Waukesha, WI Jefferson County Timber, LLC 3 insp. Fayette, MS Fic America CORP. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Van Wert Pallets, LLC
Van Wert, OH
2 inspections $4,878
Associated Milk Producers, INC.
Arlington, IA
2 inspections $4,878
Battle Tank MFG, LLC
Delavan, WI
2 inspections $4,879
Cold Chain Technologies, LLC
Franklin, MA
2 inspections $4,877
Advanced Sawmill Machinery, INC.
Holt, FL
2 inspections $4,877

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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 Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC have? ▼
Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,878.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC had? ▼
Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-28 and the most recent on 2010-11-09. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC? ▼
Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC has been assessed $4,878 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,500 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC has 10 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 Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC operate in? ▼
Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333995). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC ranks #56,191 (the lower 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 Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri Tec Manufacturing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,878 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Associated Milk Producers, INC. in Arlington, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,878 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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