Manufacturing · Owens Cross Roads, AL

Ultratec Special Effects, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ultratec Special Effects, INC. ranks #1,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty65% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$130,344
OSHA penalties: 43
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #1,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. in Owens Cross Roads, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $130,344. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ultratec Special Effects, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 43 violations, averaging 10.8 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ajm Packaging Corporation in Vineland, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $130,450 in current penalties.

10.8
violations per inspection: 65.1%
of violations were serious: #1,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (10.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ultratec Special Effec…

$130,344
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ultratec Special Effects, INC. runs far above peers (8.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$130,344 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Ultratec Special Effects, INC..

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 43 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.

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ultratec Special Effects, INC. sits at penalty rank #632 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($130,344 assessed).

How Ultratec Special Effects, INC. Compares

Ultratec Special Effects, INC.'s 10.75 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 far above peers (8.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-12-06

Last Inspection

2015-10-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$32,586

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.8 violations per visit. That's $32,586 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

65.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$169,402

Current Penalty Amount

$130,344

Penalty Reduction

23.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,058 from the initial assessment of $169,402. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ultratec Special Effects, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ultratec Special Effects, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	43	8.0
Total Penalty	$130,344	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$32,586	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ultratec Special Effects, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($130,344 here).

Table Talk Pies, INC. $130,314 MA Hussmann Corporation $130,276 MO Ajm Packaging Corporation $130,450 NJ Swift Beef Company $130,460 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Sperry & Rice, LLC. 4 insp. Killbuck, OH Anthony Timberlands, INC. 4 insp. Bearden, AR CK Technologies, LLC 4 insp. Brownsville, TX Polyvinyl Films, INC. 4 insp. Sutton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Table Talk Pies, INC.

Worcester, MA

11 inspections $130,314

Hussmann Corporation

Bridgeton, MO

12 inspections $130,276

Damoa Apparel, Inc

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Ajm Packaging Corporation

Vineland, NJ

8 inspections $130,450

Swift Beef Company

Cactus, TX

9 inspections $130,460

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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 Ultratec Special Effects, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ultratec Special Effects, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 43 violations across 4 inspections, including 28 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 Ultratec Special Effects, INC. have? ▼

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $130,344.

How many OSHA inspections has Ultratec Special Effects, INC. had? ▼

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-06 and the most recent on 2015-10-06. This averages 10.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ultratec Special Effects, INC.? ▼

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. has been assessed $130,344 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $169,402 (a 23.1% reduction).

Does Ultratec Special Effects, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ultratec Special Effects, INC. has 28 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Ultratec Special Effects, INC. operate in? ▼

Ultratec Special Effects, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Ultratec Special Effects, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ultratec Special Effects, INC. ranks #1,138 (the top 1% 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 Ultratec Special Effects, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ultratec Special Effects, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $130,344 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ajm Packaging Corporation in Vineland, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $130,450 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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