PlainWorker
Employers › MA

Manufacturing · Norwood, MA

Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #62,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,919
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. in Norwood, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,919. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,043 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Delta Mechanical, INC. in Berwick, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,920 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#62,043
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

How Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,919 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Absolute Metal Finishing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.312.421.530.639.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMOLY MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SMITTY'S SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Schweid And Sons, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRIORITY PLASTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38CONCORD SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PRIME PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALTY PROMOTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CREATIVE STONE MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KENOSHA BEEF INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SILK CITY PRINTING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12US STONE IND. LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD COAST TRUSS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ROTARY CORPORATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLOW FORK PALLET CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUN CHEMICAL CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EDELBROCK PERMANENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POTTS WELDING & BOIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11REVERE COPPER PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Absolute Metal Finis…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #25,307 at $3,919 current penalty.

How Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. Compares

Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-08-26

Last Inspection

2024-01-22

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,306

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,306 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,265

Current Penalty Amount

$3,919

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,346 from the initial assessment of $6,265. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $3,919 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,306 $6,093
View all 44,645 employers in Manufacturing →

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Absolute Metal Finishing, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,919 here).

Delta Mechanical, INC. $3,920 PA Plastic Packaging Concepts INC. $3,920 MO Burke and Sons, INC. $3,920 PA Rumar MFG CORP $3,920 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Moly Manufacturing INC 3 insp. Ellsworth, KS Smitty's Supply, INC. 3 insp. Roseland, LA Schweid And Sons 3 insp. Carlstadt, NJ Priority Plastics, INC. 3 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boston Sand & Gravel Company
Charlestown, MA
2 inspections $3,919
Delta Mechanical, INC.
Berwick, PA
2 inspections $3,920
Plastic Packaging Concepts INC.
Garden City, MO
2 inspections $3,920
Burke and Sons, INC.
Punxsutawney, PA
2 inspections $3,920
Kent Fabrications, INC.
Pembroke, MA
2 inspections $3,920

Compare Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. vs Boston Sand & Gravel Company side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. against Boston Sand & Gravel Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. have? ▼
Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,919.
How many OSHA inspections has Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. had? ▼
Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-26 and the most recent on 2024-01-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.? ▼
Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. has been assessed $3,919 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,265 (a 37.4% reduction).
Does Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. operate in? ▼
Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Absolute Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #62,043 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Absolute Metal Finishing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,919 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Delta Mechanical, INC. in Berwick, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,920 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.