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American Sheet Metal and Welding

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Sheet Metal and Welding ranks #61,704 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty87% serious
$3,990
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,704
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Sheet Metal and Welding in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,990. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Sheet Metal and Welding 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #61,704 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, G B Rafael, a California Corporation in Santa Rosa, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,990 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#61,704
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 American Sheet Metal and Welding 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

$3,990 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

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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 American Sheet Metal and Welding.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YESCO, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PCC STRUCTURALS - GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31VISTA WINDOW COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30ND PAPER RUMFORD DIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NTP MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PERFECT 85 DEGREES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UPSLOPE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BROWN PAPER GOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TEXTRON AVIATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROTARY PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AGRI MARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRAND-ROCK COMPANY I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILLENNIUM MARINE US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CAMPUS QUILT COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23HUY FONG FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAYVILLE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EURO-CARIBE PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUN-TEK PET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12American Sheet Metal…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
American Sheet Metal and Welding has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

American Sheet Metal and Welding in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Sheet Metal and Welding ranks #25,186 at $3,990 current penalty.

How American Sheet Metal and Welding Compares

American Sheet Metal and Welding's 7.50 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 well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-06-21

Last Inspection

2012-07-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,995

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,995 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$3,990

Current Penalty Amount

$3,990

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Sheet Metal and Welding compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Sheet Metal and Welding Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $3,990 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,995 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Sheet Metal and Welding, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,990 here).

A&M Bakery, INC. $3,990 WV G B Rafael, a California Corporation $3,990 CA Hope Enterprises, LLC $3,990 FL Central Minnesota Fabricating INC $3,990 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated 2 insp. Clinton, NC Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC 2 insp. Pineland, TX Yesco, LLC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV PCC Structurals - Groton 2 insp. Groton, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A&M Bakery, INC.
Clarksburg, WV
2 inspections $3,990
G B Rafael, a California Corporation
Santa Rosa, CA
2 inspections $3,990
Hope Enterprises, LLC
Saint Augustine, FL
2 inspections $3,990
Central Minnesota Fabricating INC
Willmar, MN
2 inspections $3,990
Iso Technologies
Heath, OH
2 inspections $3,990

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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 American Sheet Metal and Welding safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Sheet Metal and Welding's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 American Sheet Metal and Welding have? ▼
American Sheet Metal and Welding has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,990.
How many OSHA inspections has American Sheet Metal and Welding had? ▼
American Sheet Metal and Welding has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-21 and the most recent on 2012-07-06. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Sheet Metal and Welding? ▼
American Sheet Metal and Welding has been assessed $3,990 in current OSHA penalties.
Does American Sheet Metal and Welding have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Sheet Metal and Welding has 13 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 American Sheet Metal and Welding operate in? ▼
American Sheet Metal and Welding operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Sheet Metal and Welding rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Sheet Metal and Welding ranks #61,704 (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 American Sheet Metal and Welding's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Sheet Metal and Welding's total OSHA penalty of $3,990 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, G B Rafael, a California Corporation in Santa Rosa, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,990 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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