Precision Metal Products Safety Record

El Cajon, CA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 03/03/2025

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Precision Metal Products in El Cajon, California has 96 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 28 classified as serious and $81,780 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2025.

Precision Metal Products in El Cajon, California has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Precision Metal Products among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

28 of the 96 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. California workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.4 Precision Metal Products violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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6 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$32,250 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 96 violations, $81,780 in penalties across 15 inspections
96 Total Violations
15 Total Inspections
28 Total Serious
$81,780 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($31,500)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($750)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
3203. B01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
3661. C OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
4243. A01 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
5031. C OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 94 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $137,710 in penalties for Precision Metal Products, later reduced to $81,780 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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6 citations $480
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $760
5154.0001 OSHA Standard
2 citations $450

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Precision Metal Products in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/03/2025 Accident? El Cajon, CA 2 $18,750
12/15/2021 Planned? El Cajon, CA 4 $13,500
12/14/2016 M? El Cajon, CA 9 $32,250
04/24/2012 Accident? El Cajon, CA 0 $0
09/28/2005 Accident? El Cajon, CA 9 $5,250
08/31/2005 Accident? El Cajon, CA 2 $900
11/26/2001 Programmed Related? El Cajon, CA 0 $0
06/02/1999 Accident? El Cajon, CA 0 $0
02/19/1997 Complaint? El Cajon, CA 15 $3,400
03/10/1995 Complaint? El Cajon, CA 18 $3,675
03/10/1995 Complaint? El Cajon, CA 7 $2,050
11/08/1988 Follow-Up? El Cajon, CA 0 $0
01/21/1988 Referral? El Cajon, CA 6 $880
01/05/1988 Planned? El Cajon, CA 19 $840
08/15/1973 Planned? El Cajon, CA 5 $285

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