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Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #12,644 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$26,167
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#12,644
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. in San Antonio, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,167. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,644 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, John Deere Foundry in Waterloo, IA is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $26,158 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#12,644
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,167 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCREATIVE STONE MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36WOLVERINE TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TRIENDA HOLDINGS, L.…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SHEFFIELD PHARMACEUT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25NSK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CERTAINTEED CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOTAL BUILDING SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16JAG SPECIALTY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2PM BEEF HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12DAR PRO SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SIERRA NEVADA CHEESE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BENCHMARK FOAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2C & C FABRICATION CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MORSE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20BALBOA BOAT YARD, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PSB INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SWEET CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Aero-Tech Metal Fini…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14
Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #6,213 at $26,167 current penalty.

How Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. Compares

Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.'s 3.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2020-01-27

Last Inspection

2020-12-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,542

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,542 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$26,167

Current Penalty Amount

$26,167

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $26,167 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,542 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,167 here).

Carry-on Trailer Corporation $26,160 VA AK Steel Corporation $26,160 MI John Deere Foundry $26,158 IA The Spoon Group $26,180 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Creative Stone MFG., INC. 4 insp. Pueblo, CO Wolverine Tube, INC. 4 insp. Decatur, AL Trienda Holdings, L.L.C. 4 insp. Portage, WI Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC 4 insp. New London, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Carry-on Trailer Corporation
Callao, VA
3 inspections $26,160
AK Steel Corporation
Dearborn, MI
11 inspections $26,160
John Deere Foundry
Waterloo, IA
9 inspections $26,158
The Spoon Group
Rahway, NJ
2 inspections $26,180
The Penray Companies, INC.
Wheeling, IL
5 inspections $26,181

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What to do with this record

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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 Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. have? ▼
Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,167.
How many OSHA inspections has Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. had? ▼
Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-27 and the most recent on 2020-12-15. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.? ▼
Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. has been assessed $26,167 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. has 10 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 Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. operate in? ▼
Aero-Tech 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 Aero-Tech 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, Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #12,644 (the top quarter 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 Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aero-Tech Metal Finishing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,167 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, John Deere Foundry in Waterloo, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,158 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.

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