Establishment profile
GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC
2148 PORT OF TACOMA RD, TACOMA, WA, 98421
332813 — Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Summary
GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 36 years of recorded history, with $160 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 49th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 116 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
50% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $160 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 0247.500701 | 1 | 1 | $160 | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0249.560507 A 01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0241.800304 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0241.651704 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1996 | Jan 1996 |
| 29 CFR 0620.540901 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0620.5415 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0243.700305 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0243.701302 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 0246.500504 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
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
Below average violations in NAICS 3328 within WA. Peer group: 116 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 9.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 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 GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-12-20 | Planned | 4 | 1 | $160 | |
| 1991-10-23 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC 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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- What is GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC's OSHA violation history?
- GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 9 violations and $160 in total penalties.
- How does GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GIRARD CUSTOM COATER'S INC operates in the electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.1.