Establishment profile
PROTECTION DEVICES, INC
4830 WHIRLWIND, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78217
336112 — Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
Summary
PROTECTION DEVICES, INC has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 16 years of recorded history, with $26,155 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 86th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 36 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PROTECTION DEVICES, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 19 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $26,155 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $2,940 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVB | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C06 | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C03 | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0041 B02 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 K03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0032 B03 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3361 within TX. Peer group: 36 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PROTECTION DEVICES, 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 PROTECTION DEVICES, INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 PROTECTION DEVICES, INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PROTECTION DEVICES, 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 PROTECTION DEVICES, 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 PROTECTION DEVICES, INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PROTECTION DEVICES, INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for PROTECTION DEVICES, INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2015-07-28$6,823,085
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEcontract · Last action 2013-09-30$4,438,794
- Department of StateARMRED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2013-11-08$2,923,782
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2013-11-08$2,831,580
- Department of JusticeA: ARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2008-08-26$2,803,500
- Agency for International DevelopmentPURCHASE OF 15 LAND CRUISERS WITH DOS LEVEL C BASIC ARMOR SYSTEM.contract · Last action 2008-07-12$2,293,532
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2015-05-15$2,265,312
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEcontract · Last action 2011-04-25$1,839,240
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2013-02-25$1,758,960
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2008-08-25$1,143,300
- Department of StateARMORED CAR SERVICEScontract · Last action 2011-01-25$896,070
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEcontract · Last action 2012-09-07$857,915
- Department of StateLEVEL C ARMOR VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2009-08-27$808,620
- Department of JusticeTOYOTA LAND CRUISERcontract · Last action 2008-08-27$405,000
- Department of Justice1590311P INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE ARMOR IN GOVERNMENT'S SUVScontract · Last action 2009-03-13$341,412
- Agency for International DevelopmentOVERSEAS CONTRACTcontract · Last action 2012-08-04$273,331
- Agency for International DevelopmentARMORING OF THREE LAND CRUISERS FOR MISSION USEcontract · Last action 2008-07-18$272,000
- Agency for International DevelopmentTWO NEW VEHICLES FAV & ILAV.contract · Last action 2008-07-07$251,300
- Department of Justice0200 AND "PENDING" FOR NY-R - VEHICLE ARMOR PLATING.contract · Last action 2009-02-03$225,000
- Department of StateADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ACCESSORIEScontract · Last action 2010-04-15$222,500
- Department of DefenseARMORING A FORD EXPLORER FOR COLOMBIAcontract · Last action 2009-04-03$220,000
- Agency for International DevelopmentPURCHASE OF 1 UNIT OF LEVEL D ARMORED VEHICLE.contract · Last action 2008-07-01$148,957
- Agency for International Development2009 ARMORED TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 200 SERIEScontract · Last action 2009-06-30$145,505
- Agency for International DevelopmentTO PROCURE ONE 2009 TOYOTA L.C V8 4X4contract · Last action 2009-06-12$143,313
- Department of JusticeTOYOTA LAND CRUISERcontract · Last action 2008-08-27$135,000
- Department of Justice1500311P ARMORED VEHICLEcontract · Last action 2010-02-26$120,000
- Department of StateADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ACCESSORIEScontract · Last action 2010-04-15$110,000
- Department of StateINSTRUCTORcontract · Last action 2012-08-06$8,200
- Department of StateARMORED WINDSHIELDcontract · Last action 2009-09-02$7,100
- Department of StateDEA OFICCIAL GOVERNEMENT VEHICLE T-08--0544 REPAIRcontract · Last action 2011-02-01$6,881
- Agency for International DevelopmentTO ORDER ARMORED WINDOW GLASSES (LEFT&RIGHT),DUNLOP TIRES AT22 FOR USAID ARMORED VEHICLEcontract · Last action 2010-05-25$5,790
- Department of JusticeREPLACE DOOR GLASS IN ARMORED VANcontract · Last action 2012-09-04$4,284
- Agency for International DevelopmentSHIPMENT OF AV TO SA41contract · Last action 2011-05-25$3,950
- Department of StateGSO/TANDT/MOPO: TIRES, SHOCK ABSORBER, AMBASSADOR'S CADILLACScontract · Last action 2012-09-26$3,864
- Department of JusticeWINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTcontract · Last action 2012-06-13$3,711
- Agency for International DevelopmentPURCHASE OS SPARE PARTS FOR FAV (CHEVROLET )contract · Last action 2009-08-16$3,450
- General Services AdministrationFEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT.contract · Last action 2014-02-14$0
- Department of StateARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2012-08-14$0
- Department of JusticeLEVEL C ARMORED VEHICLEScontract · Last action 2009-06-17$0
- Department of DefenseLIGHT ARMORED LAND CRUISERcontract · Last action 2008-07-10$0
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Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 441229 - ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS. Last action: 2016-03-07. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-27 | Referral | 12 | 11 | $13,475 | |
| 2012-01-05 | Planned | 6 | 6 | $12,180 | |
| 2010-01-19 | Other | 1 | — | $500 |
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 PROTECTION DEVICES, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is PROTECTION DEVICES, INC's OSHA violation history?
- PROTECTION DEVICES, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $26,155 in total penalties.
- How does PROTECTION DEVICES, INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- PROTECTION DEVICES, INC operates in the light truck and utility vehicle manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3.