Establishment profile
CARLTON FORGE WORKS
7743 EAST ADAMS STREET, PARAMOUNT, CA, 90723
332112 — Nonferrous Forging
Summary
CARLTON FORGE WORKS has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $61,085 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 179 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
CARLTON FORGE WORKS appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
65% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $59,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203 A | 2 | 2 | $1,150 | Jan 2005 | Feb 2008 |
| 3583 F01 | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 3328 A | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 3328 F | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 |
| 3314 C | 1 | 1 | $2,925 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 4999 E02 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 3704 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 3650 T02 | 1 | 1 | $850 | Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 |
| 3203 A07 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 3668 A01 | 1 | 1 | $800 | Feb 2007 | Feb 2007 |
| 3650(T)(12) | 1 | 1 | $750 | Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 |
| 4889 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 29 CFR 2340.0016 C | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2005 | Sep 2005 |
| 3556 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 3203 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2004 | May 2004 |
| 5031 A | 1 | 1 | $650 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
| 3272 C | 1 | 1 | $475 | Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 |
| 3203 A06 | 1 | 1 | $475 | Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 |
| 3668 C01 | 1 | 1 | $475 | Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 |
| 5031 C04 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3321 within CA. Peer group: 179 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 200 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for CARLTON FORGE WORKS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2019 | Fracture,Hip,Pinned,Struck By,Table Saw | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 10, 2014 | Powered Industrial Vehicle,Run Over,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jul 27, 2012 | CHEST,POWER PRESS,METAL SHOP,MACHINE OPERATOR,EQUIPMENT FAILURE,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT,PUNCTUREFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Apr 24, 2012 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,BOLT,VALVE,LOADER,PRESS | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 13, 2008 | FRACTURE,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 17, 2007 | AMPUTATED,WORK RULES,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,PALLET,PUNCH PRESS,RUN OVER,UNTRAINED,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 12, 2007 | MAINTENANCE,AMPUTATED,CYLINDER,FINGER | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2007 | CRANE HOOK,MACHINE OPERATOR,OVERLOADED,SAW,OVERHEAD CRANE,STRUCK BY,CONCUSSION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 31, 2007 | BRAKE,THIGH,FORGE,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,LACERATION,STRUCK BY | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Mar 28, 2005 | FRACTURE,HOISTING MECHANISM,PINNED,OVERHEAD CRANE,STRUCK BY,ARM | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 21, 2005 | FRACTURE,SCRAP METAL,EXTENSION HANDLE,TONGS,FLYING OBJECT,PUNCH PRESS,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 28, 2004 | CHEST,FURNACE,IRON WORKER,RING,DROP HAMMER,IRON,NECK,TONGS,FOUNDRY,PUNCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 12, 2003 | GRINDER,ROTATING PARTS,FLYING OBJECT,GRINDING WHEEL | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 15, 2000 | AMPUTATED,CRUSHED,TOE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 27, 1998 | DIE,STEEL BEAM,AMPUTATED,IND TRK OPERATOR,INADEQUATE MAINT,FINGER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,FALLING OBJECT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 11, 1998 | GRINDER,FRACTURE,EXPLOSION,STRUCK BY,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Feb 10, 1998 | GRINDER,FRACTURE,STRUCK BY,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for CARLTON FORGE WORKS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for CARLTON FORGE WORKS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for CARLTON FORGE WORKS, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other CARLTON FORGE WORKS locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 1 ULP · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-CA-039571 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2010 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
| 21-RC-021254 | Representation election | Oct 2010 | Dec 2010 | Closed | Region 21, Los Angeles, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for CARLTON FORGE WORKS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CARLTON FORGE WORKS 7743 ADAMS ST · PARAMOUNT, CA, 90723 | AirWaterRCRATRI | Violation Identified QNCR 6 | 4 | 0 | — | Mar 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for CARLTON FORGE WORKS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-31 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-10 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 2 | — | $935 | |
| 2012-07-27 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | |
| 2012-06-08 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-09-17 | Accident | 1 | — | $850 | |
| 2008-01-02 | Accident | 3 | — | $1,425 | |
| 2007-11-06 | Accident | 4 | — | $2,250 | |
| 2007-11-06 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $3,725 | |
| 2007-08-21 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-10-13 | Complaint | 1 | — | $800 | |
| 2005-04-28 | Accident | 3 | — | $3,500 | |
| 2005-03-02 | Accident | 1 | — | $400 | |
| 2004-11-02 | Accident | 1 | — | $750 | |
| 2003-12-22 | Accident | 4 | 2 | $37,500 | |
| 2000-12-13 | Accident | 1 | — | $200 | |
| 1998-08-05 | Accident | 1 | — | $2,000 | |
| 1998-06-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-05-13 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-02-17 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-11-26 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on CARLTON FORGE WORKS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is CARLTON FORGE WORKS's OSHA violation history?
- CARLTON FORGE WORKS has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $61,085 in total penalties.
- How does CARLTON FORGE WORKS's safety record compare to its industry?
- CARLTON FORGE WORKS operates in the nonferrous forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.7. CARLTON FORGE WORKS's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 3.7.
- Has CARLTON FORGE WORKS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving CARLTON FORGE WORKS.