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Manufacturing · Pittsburg, CA

Uss Posco Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Uss Posco Industries ranks #9,076 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
$33,350
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,076
of 99,447 penalized employers

Uss Posco Industries in Pittsburg, 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: $33,350. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Uss Posco Industries 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #9,076 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Tulip Richardson Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $33,354 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#9,076
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Uss Posco Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Uss Posco Industries 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

$33,350 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 Uss Posco Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.810.617.524.431.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAJM PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PHILADELPHIA ENERGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOWMAN ANDROS PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PPG INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SOUTHWEST CHEESE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRYSTAL VALLEY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE DOW CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HARBIN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WEST HARTFORD STAIRS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BONDUELLE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MEYER WIRE & CABLE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30TRONAIR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ELDORADO WALL COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SPEED CHECK CONVEYOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27NEUMAN ALUMINUM IMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ATLANTIC TNG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TEXAS FIXTURES AND I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOUTHERN AUTO ELECTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WIREFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Uss Posco Industries, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Uss Posco Industries 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.

Uss Posco Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Uss Posco Industries sits at penalty rank #4,535 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($33,350 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $33,350 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Uss Posco Industries Compares

Uss Posco Industries'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

2019-07-01

Last Inspection

2020-10-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $16,675 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

$48,150

Current Penalty Amount

$33,350

Penalty Reduction

30.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$33,350

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,800 from the initial assessment of $48,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Uss Posco Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Uss Posco Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $33,350 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,675 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Uss Posco Industries, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,350 here).

Tulip Richardson Corporation $33,354 WI Smith Filter Corporation $33,357 IL Select Surfaces INC. of Illinois $33,369 IL Wabtec US Rail, INC. $33,370 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ajm Packaging 2 insp. Taylor, MI Philadelphia Energy Solutions 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Bowman Andros Products, LLC 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA PPG Industries 2 insp. Westlake, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tulip Richardson Corporation
Milwaukee, WI
3 inspections $33,354
Lupita's Bakery
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Smith Filter Corporation
Moline, IL
2 inspections $33,357
Reborn, Inc.
South El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
Avon Signs, LLC
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Uss Posco Industries's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Uss Posco Industries against Tulip Richardson Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Uss Posco Industries's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Uss Posco Industries also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Uss Posco Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Uss Posco Industries'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 Uss Posco Industries have? ▼
Uss Posco Industries has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Uss Posco Industries had? ▼
Uss Posco Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-01 and the most recent on 2020-10-27. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Uss Posco Industries? ▼
Uss Posco Industries has been assessed $33,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,150 (a 30.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Uss Posco Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Uss Posco Industries 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.
Has Uss Posco Industries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Uss Posco Industries, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Uss Posco Industries operate in? ▼
Uss Posco Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Uss Posco Industries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Uss Posco Industries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Uss Posco Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Uss Posco Industries ranks #9,076 (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 Uss Posco Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Uss Posco Industries's total OSHA penalty of $33,350 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, Tulip Richardson Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $33,354 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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