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Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty8% serious
$700
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati in Chehalis, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,281 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alpha Autosports in Glendale, CA is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $700 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
8.3%
of violations were serious
#90,281
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$700 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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

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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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedB. LOVETTE FAMILY, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CITY OF HAMPTON FLEE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HERPEL ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PAUL YORK BODY SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LOS FELIZ HAND CAR W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WASHINGTON COUNTY - …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARMANDO PACHECO MARR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BLACK DIAMOND COLLIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5O J Food Grade Tank …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KENNETH DUGENSKE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31GROMAN MORTUARIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SHEAR BLISS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13U.S. DEPARTMENT OF V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FIX MY PC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U-HAUL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHATTLEY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OREGON TRANSMISSION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4US DEPARTMENT OF THE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHELBURNE LIMESTONE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUPERIOR HEALTH LINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Al's Welding & Steel…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati ranks #1,963 at $700 current penalty.

How Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati Compares

Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-22

Last Inspection

2014-02-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$233

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $233 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

8.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.2
Violations 12 3.8
Total Penalty $700 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $233 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($700 here).

Alpha Autosports $700 CA Brakes Xpress & More $700 MI James Paulk Auto Body & Paint, INC. $700 CA Big Trucks Service & Detail $700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

B. Lovette Family, LLC DBA Foothills Auto Spa 3 insp. Wilkesboro, NC City of Hampton Fleet Services 3 insp. Hampton, VA Herpel Enterprises 3 insp. Springfield, IL Paul York Body Shop, LLC 3 insp. Corpus Christi, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alpha Autosports
Glendale, CA
2 inspections $700
Kwik Tune
Wenatchee, WA
2 inspections $700
Advantage Collision Center
Yelm, WA
2 inspections $700
Brakes Xpress & More
Sterling Heights, MI
2 inspections $700
James Paulk Auto Body & Paint, INC.
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $700

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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 Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati have? ▼
Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $700.
How many OSHA inspections has Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati had? ▼
Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-22 and the most recent on 2014-02-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati? ▼
Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati has been assessed $700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati has 1 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati operate in? ▼
Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati ranks #90,281 (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 Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Al's Welding & Steel Fabricati's total OSHA penalty of $700 is below the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alpha Autosports in Glendale, CA is a similar other services employer with $700 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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