Establishment profile
SEAL METHODS, INC.
11915 SHOEMAKER AVE., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, 90670
339991 — Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Summary
SEAL METHODS, INC. has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $100,155 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 536 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SEAL METHODS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 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 · 22 citations in this view · $99,855 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314 C | 2 | 2 | $19,400 | Sep 2011 | Oct 2014 |
| 3203(A)(8) | 2 | 2 | $345 | Jul 2024 | Sep 2025 |
| 3314(L) | 1 | 1 | $19,125 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 4184 B | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
| 4207(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $15,300 | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| 4186(B) | 1 | 1 | $14,400 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 3210 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 4002(A) | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 4197 A02 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| 3203 A02 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 |
| 3314(G)(2)(A) | 1 | 1 | $840 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 3203(A) | 1 | 1 | $840 | Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 |
| 4197(A)(1) | 1 | 1 | $635 | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| 4187 A | 1 | 1 | $435 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
| 4075 A | 1 | 1 | $435 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
| 5194 H01 | 1 | 1 | $275 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 2510.0004 | 1 | 1 | $275 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0010 A | 1 | 1 | $240 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
| 461 C | 1 | 1 | $200 | Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 |
| 29 CFR 2500.0009 A | 1 | 1 | $160 | Nov 2005 | Nov 2005 |
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 3399 within CA. Peer group: 536 employers. This establishment has 25 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SEAL METHODS, 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 SEAL METHODS, INC.. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2011 | FINGER,CRUSHED,PRESS | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 7, 2005 | DIE,AMPUTATED,SHEAR,FINGER,GUARD,MACHINE OPERATOR,CAUGHT BY,POINT OF OPERATION,BLADE,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for SEAL METHODS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SEAL METHODS, 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 SEAL METHODS, 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 SEAL METHODS, INC.. 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). 2 facilities.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEAL METHODS 11915 SHOEMAKER AVE · SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, 90670 | WaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
SEAL METHODS INC SANTA FE SPRINGS · SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, 90670 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 SEAL METHODS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-22 | Unprogrammed Related | 3 | 1 | $16,145 | |
| 2024-01-23 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $14,535 | |
| 2021-05-25 | Unprogrammed Related | 4 | 1 | $23,055 | |
| 2014-05-13 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2011-03-18 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $19,100 | |
| 2005-09-14 | Accident | 5 | 3 | $19,270 | |
| 2001-11-06 | Complaint | 6 | — | $1,050 |
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 SEAL METHODS, 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 SEAL METHODS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- SEAL METHODS, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $100,155 in total penalties.
- How does SEAL METHODS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- SEAL METHODS, INC. operates in the gasket, packing, and sealing device manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.8.