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STERLING WINDOW PRODUCTS
$9,285
penalties
17
viol.
1
insp.

STERLING WINDOW PRODUCTS

940 W 17TH ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627NAICS 321911 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing

Inspections
1
Jun 2003 to Jun 2003 · 0 safety, 1 health
Violations
17
across 1 inspection
Penalties on record
$9,285
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 9Willful 0Repeat 0Other 8

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Inspection records

Jun 30, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#301277521$9,28517 viol.

Inspection #301277521

Dates

Opened
Jun 30, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Oct 23, 2003
Contested
Nov 29, 2004
Final Order
Apr 3, 2007
Closed
Feb 5, 2019

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
22

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
17
Violation Types
9 serious, 8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$21,300
Penalties on Record
$9,285
Site Address
940 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Industry
321911 Wood Window and Door Manufacturing

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (17 of 17 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010012340.16
Work Space About Electric Equipment
OSHA citation code: 23400016 A
Other1-$165$110Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
010023203
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
OSHA citation code: 3203 B
Other22-$225$150Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
010033301
Use of Compressed Air or Gases
OSHA citation code: 3301 A
Other2-$110$75Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
010045144
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 5144 H
Other1-$165$110Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
010055446
Spray Booths
OSHA citation code: 5446 H
Other2-$110$110Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
010065453
Operation and Maintenance
OSHA citation code: 5453 E
Other3-$165$0Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
010076151
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 6151 C01
Other1-$110$75Nov 22, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
020013210
Guardrails at Elevated Locations
OSHA citation code: 3210 A
Serious1-$2,025$1,350Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
030013210
Guardrails at Elevated Locations
OSHA citation code: 3210 A
Serious1-$2,025$1,350Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
040013382
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 3382 A
Other1-$2,025$150Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
050014309
Horizontal Pull Saws (Radial Arm Saw)
OSHA citation code: 4309 B
Serious1-$2,025$1,350Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
060014309
Horizontal Pull Saws (Radial Arm Saw)
OSHA citation code: 4309 D
Serious1-$2,025$135Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
070014310
Band Knives and Band Saws
OSHA citation code: 4310 A
Serious1-$2,025$1,350Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
080015162
Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
OSHA citation code: 5162 A
Serious1-$2,025$1,350Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
090015162
Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
OSHA citation code: 5162 B
Serious1-$2,025$135Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
100015185
Changing and Charging Storage Batteries
OSHA citation code: 5185 L
Serious1-$2,025$135Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
110015185
Changing and Charging Storage Batteries
OSHA citation code: 5185 K
Serious1-$2,025$1,350Oct 30, 2003Nov 29, 2004Apr 3, 2007
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About these records

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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

5185Changing and Charging Storage Batteries2 citations · $1,485
3210Guardrails at Elevated Locations2 citations · $2,700
4309Horizontal Pull Saws (Radial Arm Saw)2 citations · $1,485

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer17.0
Industry average3.3
Penalties per inspection
This employer$9,285
Industry average$2,549

Wood Product Manufacturing, 19,564 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: wood window and door manufacturing reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 8.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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