Establishment profile
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
401 VAN NESS AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA, 90501
325520 — Adhesive Manufacturing
Summary
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 24 years of recorded history, with $23,465 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 61st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 101 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 75th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $23,465 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203(A)(4) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $280 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
| 3664 A | 1 | 1 | $185 | Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3255 within CA. Peer group: 101 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in CA — for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 100 citations · 21S&S · $35,131 proposed / $35,131 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8560471 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8560470 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,689 | $4,689 |
| 8560475 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $4,440 | $4,440 |
| 8567197 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| 6485260 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 6485259 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,304 | $1,304 |
| 6485263 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $1,111 | $1,111 |
| 6380681 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Oct 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 7992519 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $745 | $745 |
| 9506376 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2021 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $674 | $674 |
| 8567193 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $540 | $540 |
| 7992526 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $499 | $499 |
| 8560469 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $425 | $425 |
| 6354107 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2003 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $346 | $346 |
| 7992529 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 7992524 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $334 | $334 |
| 8560467 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $285 | $285 |
| 8994432 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Nov 2016 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $276 | $276 |
| 6485262 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $263 | $263 |
| 6354106 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $245 | $245 |
| 8560473 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 8560472 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $243 | $243 |
| 6380694 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Oct 2005 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $228 | $228 |
| 7992525 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $224 | $224 |
| 6439997 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6439996 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6439995 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6439994 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $190 | $190 |
| 6441233 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Apr 2008 | — | No | HighNegligence | $176 | $176 |
| 6441232 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2009 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $162 | $162 |
| 9684943 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $155 | $155 |
| 5166545 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2026 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 5166544 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Oct 2025 | — | No | HighNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9892952 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2025 | — | No | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9890620 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2025 | — | No | ModNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9890619 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2025 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $151 | $151 |
| 9684763 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Mar 2024 | — | No | LowNegligence | $147 | $147 |
| 9684942 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2023 | — | No | LowNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9684944 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Apr 2023 | — | No | HighNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 9684014 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2023 | — | No | ModNegligence | $143 | $143 |
| 7998133 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2001 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $140 | $140 |
| 8567493 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $138 | $138 |
| 6487714 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2021 | — | No | ModNegligence | $136 | $136 |
| 9681659 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2022 | — | No | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9681658 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9681128 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2022 | — | No | ModNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9681127 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2022 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 9681129 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2022 | — | No | HighNegligence | $133 | $133 |
| 8560468 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 6484939 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 7992530 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 6487713 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2021 | — | No | LowNegligence | $125 | $125 |
| 9432701 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2020 | — | No | LowNegligence | $123 | $123 |
| 9432956 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9432955 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2019 | — | No | LowNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 9375198 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2019 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8874411 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $121 | $121 |
| 8995195 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995194 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8995157 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Mar 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 8994401 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $114 | $114 |
| 8874412 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8567289 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8567196 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8567195 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8567194 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8567192 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8560474 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8994402 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jun 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8793799 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2016 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8874016 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2015 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8874015 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8874014 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Sep 2015 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8781094 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2014 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8697627 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8697626 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jun 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8697519 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Nov 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8689290 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jun 2012 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8567288 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Aug 2011 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6485266 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6485265 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6485264 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6485261 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Feb 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6484940 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6484938 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6484937 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6484936 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6441231 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6441230 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6441229 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6441228 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6441227 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jan 2009 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6439998 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7992534 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7992533 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7992532 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7992531 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7992528 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7992527 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | May 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6381649 | PLASTER CITY QUARRY Imperial, CA | Apr 2006 | — | No | LowNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO 401 VAN NESS AVE · TORRANCE, CA, 90501 | WaterRCRATRI | Violation Identified QNCR 12 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $23,000 | |
| 2001-11-29 | Complaint | 2 | — | $465 |
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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY 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 UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $23,465 in total penalties.
- How does UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY operates in the adhesive manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.