Los Angeles, California · Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing · NAICS 339994
Since 2006, OSHA inspectors have visited Brush Research MFG in California 4 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 4, 2025 after an accident, in Los Angeles and is still open.
In all, OSHA issued 7 citation items: 3 serious and 4 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $58,825; today they stand at $44,110, 25% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Brush Research MFG averages $17,750 across 2 cited inspections.
Brush Research MFG also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company4642 Floral Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90022 · Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,500 | Nov 14, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4002(A) |
Serious | $18,000 | $16,200 | Nov 14, 2025 | Final |
4642 Floral Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90022 · Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4002(A) |
Serious | $18,000 | $16,800 | Sep 2, 2015 | Final |
4642 E Floral Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90022 · Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 25, 2006: Employee's finger is amputated in machine
At around 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2006, Employee #1, a twisting operator Wit h Brush Research Mfg. Co., Inc. (a manufacturer of motors and grinder brushes), was working on a 110 volt brush trimming machine. While adjusting a brush on a m achine fixture near the trimmer, her left middle finger inadvertently entered th e machine. She was hospitalized at Western Hand Center for an amputation of the tip of the finger. Employee #1 stated during an interview that she was performin g minor routine adjusting work, which could not be done if the machine was stopp ed. She also stated that the use of an extension tool would be impractical for t his type of adjustment. There were no witnesses to this accident.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $650 | $325 | Dec 29, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203 B02 |
Other-than-serious | $325 | $0 | Dec 29, 2006 | Final |
4642 E Floral Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90022 · Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 9, 2006: Employee's finger is amputated by sealing machine
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on March 9, 2006, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a T hermoforming Sealing Machine, Serial Number FA3380, located in packaging departm ent of the Brush Research Manufacturing Company. The factory installed guard was in place on the machine; however, Employee #1 reached around it to see if the h eating plate was hot. She was injured, when the die came down and amputated her index finger.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $650 | $185 | Jun 24, 2006 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4207 A01 |
Serious | $16,200 | $8,100 | Jun 24, 2006 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2017, the Los Angeles site logged 12 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 108 workers: 12.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.5 for its industry. Those cases cost 180 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Research Mfg Los Angeles · 2017 | 108 | 12 | 1 | 12.3 | 2.5 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.