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Manufacturing · Santa Fe Springs, CA

West Coast Machining INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), West Coast Machining INC ranks #36,491 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 1 inspections.

Upper half by penalty29% serious
$9,520
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#36,491
of 99,447 penalized employers

West Coast Machining INC in Santa Fe Springs, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,520. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,540 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected West Coast Machining INC once. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,491 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,540 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Handrail Design INC in Columbia, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $11,060 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
28.6%
of violations were serious
#36,491
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,540
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K 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 West Coast Machining INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows West Coast Machining INC 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

$9,520 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 West Coast Machining INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCJ'S SEAFOOD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STERLING TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CLEGG STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PEPPERELL BRAIDING C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10SWD URETHANE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10HERMAN REEVES TEXTIL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BEST PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA NEVADA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LAMITECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8BELQUETTE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6REPUBLIC FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEVAREZ PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GOLD TASTE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2PORT ERIE PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PILGRIM'S PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1JERICHO WOODWORKS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ABIMAR FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1SL TENNESSEE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3West Coast Machining…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7
West Coast Machining INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 7 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.

West Coast Machining INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, West Coast Machining INC ranks #16,356 at $9,520 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place West Coast Machining INC at rank #4,099 of 4,429 employers ($1,540 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,520 OSHA penalties plus $1,540 WHD back wages (13.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How West Coast Machining INC Compares

West Coast Machining INC's 7.00 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

1

First Inspection

2016-12-09

Last Inspection

2016-12-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,520

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $9,520 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

28.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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

$24,710

Current Penalty Amount

$9,520

Penalty Reduction

61.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$11,060

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,190 from the initial assessment of $24,710. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,540
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,540
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,540

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that West Coast Machining INC owed $1,540 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How West Coast Machining INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric West Coast Machining INC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $9,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,520 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for West Coast Machining INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,520 here).

Litehouse INC. $9,520 ID Scot Industries, INC. $9,520 IL M & H Metal Specialties, INC. $9,520 TX Candle-Lite, INC. $9,520 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

CJ'S Seafood 1 insp. Breaux Bridge, LA Sterling Technologies 1 insp. Lake City, PA Advanced Sheet Metal 1 insp. Alexandria, VA Clegg Steel INC 1 insp. Orem, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Handrail Design INC
Columbia, PA
4 inspections $11,060
Oldcastle Apg South INC
Clarksville, TN
2 inspections $11,060
Erie Hard Chrome, INC.
Erie, PA
2 inspections $11,060
Styline Door and Windows System
Simi Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
MKS Instruments, INC.
Broomfield, CO
2 inspections $11,059

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What to do with this record

Use West Coast Machining INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare West Coast Machining INC against Handrail Design INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether West Coast Machining INC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • West Coast Machining INC also carries $1,540 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 West Coast Machining INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, West Coast Machining INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 1 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 West Coast Machining INC have? ▼
West Coast Machining INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,520.
How many OSHA inspections has West Coast Machining INC had? ▼
West Coast Machining INC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-09 and the most recent on 2016-12-09. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for West Coast Machining INC? ▼
West Coast Machining INC has been assessed $9,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,710 (a 61.5% reduction). Additionally, $1,540 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does West Coast Machining INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. West Coast Machining INC 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 West Coast Machining INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against West Coast Machining INC, resulting in $1,540 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does West Coast Machining INC operate in? ▼
West Coast Machining INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). 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 West Coast Machining INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe West Coast Machining INC 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 $1,540 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does West Coast Machining INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, West Coast Machining INC ranks #36,491 (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 West Coast Machining INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
West Coast Machining INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,520 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Handrail Design INC in Columbia, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,060 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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