Manufacturing · Delair, NJ

Aluminum Shapes, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aluminum Shapes, LLC. ranks #50 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 170 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty68% serious
$663,312
OSHA penalties
170
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#50
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aluminum Shapes, LLC. in Delair, NJ has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 170 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $663,312. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aluminum Shapes, LLC. 13 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 170 violations, averaging 13.1 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 116 were classified as serious and 17 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tesla, INC. in Fremont, CA is another manufacturing employer with 59 OSHA inspections on record and $661,780 in current penalties.

13.1
violations per inspection
68.2%
of violations were serious
#50
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 170 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (13.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aluminum Shapes, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aluminum Shapes, LLC. runs far above peers (42.1x 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

$663,312 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($663,312) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $663,312 $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 Aluminum Shapes, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both12.913.01313.013.1044.689.3133.9178.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedASPEN AEROGELS RHODE…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 13CATERPILLAR INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 8LOZIER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 15FINCH PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21ARCELORMITTAL BURNS …, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9NASSCO, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 5HOME MARKET FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 38SINTEL INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 43THE LION BREWERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 31ZF AXLE DRIVES MARYS…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 19AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47BREMBO NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47WELLBORN CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21GOODYEAR TIRE AND RU…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 16LIBERTY SAFE & SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 6CF&I STEEL, L.P., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 37AMERICAN CAST IRON P…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 37VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 0MAYNARD STEEL CASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 32Aluminum Shapes, LLC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 170
Aluminum Shapes, LLC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 170 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.

Aluminum Shapes, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Aluminum Shapes, LLC. sits at penalty rank #32 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($663,312 assessed).

How Aluminum Shapes, LLC. Compares

Aluminum Shapes, LLC.'s 13.08 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 far above peers (42.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2011-11-21

Last Inspection

2019-08-02

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$51,024

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 8 years, averaging 13.1 violations per visit. That's $51,024 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

116

Serious

68.2% of total

17

Willful

10.0% of total

28

Repeat

16.5% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

5.3% 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

$2.42M

Current Penalty Amount

$663,312

Penalty Reduction

72.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1.75M from the initial assessment of $2.42M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Aluminum Shapes, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aluminum Shapes, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 170 8.0
Total Penalty $663,312 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $51,024 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aluminum Shapes, LLC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($663,312 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

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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 Aluminum Shapes, LLC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Aluminum Shapes, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 170 violations across 13 inspections, including 116 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 Aluminum Shapes, LLC. have?
Aluminum Shapes, LLC. has 170 OSHA violations on record, including 116 serious, 17 willful, and 28 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $663,312.
How many OSHA inspections has Aluminum Shapes, LLC. had?
Aluminum Shapes, LLC. has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-21 and the most recent on 2019-08-02. This averages 13.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aluminum Shapes, LLC.?
Aluminum Shapes, LLC. has been assessed $663,312 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2.42M (a 72.6% reduction).
Does Aluminum Shapes, LLC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Aluminum Shapes, LLC. has 116 serious violations, 17 willful violations, and 28 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 Aluminum Shapes, LLC. operate in?
Aluminum Shapes, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331316). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aluminum Shapes, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aluminum Shapes, LLC. ranks #50 (the top 1% 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 Aluminum Shapes, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Aluminum Shapes, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $663,312 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (42.1x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tesla, INC. in Fremont, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $661,780 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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