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American Structural Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Structural Metals, INC. ranks #8,457 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$35,059
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,457
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Structural Metals, INC. in Somerset, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,059. 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 Structural Metals, INC. 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,457 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Diamond Wipes International INC. in Bucyrus, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $35,060 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection
86.4%
of violations were serious
#8,457
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.3 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 Structural Metals, INC. runs well above peers (2.2x 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

$35,059 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Structural Metals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN NITRILE OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32MODERN MACHINE SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TRAILER COMPONENT MF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GOSHEN STAMPING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SKYLINE COMPOSITE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WESTPORT AXLE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REPUBLIC METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MATT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HERITAGE MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INTERLECTRIC CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31VALLEY TRUCK PARTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DICKSON FURNITURE MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUNSHINE ELECTRONIC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE HARTLEY PRESS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INTREPID MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HACKNEY HOME FURNISH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17OASIS FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4American Structural …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22
American Structural Metals, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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 Structural Metals, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Structural Metals, INC. ranks #4,249 at $35,059 current penalty.

How American Structural Metals, INC. Compares

American Structural Metals, INC.'s 7.33 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 above peers (2.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-12-15

Last Inspection

2025-01-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,686

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $11,686 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

86.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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

$51,720

Current Penalty Amount

$35,059

Penalty Reduction

32.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,661 from the initial assessment of $51,720. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Structural Metals, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Structural Metals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $35,059 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,686 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Structural Metals, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,059 here).

Diamond Wipes International INC. $35,060 OH The Ifh Group, INC. $35,062 IL Crary Industries $35,063 ND Indian Head Industries, INC. $35,050 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

International Paper Company 3 insp. Ticonderoga, NY American Nitrile Operations, LLC. 3 insp. Grove City, OH Summit Sealants, INC. 3 insp. Sedalia, CO Modern Machine Shop, INC. 3 insp. Laredo, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diamond Wipes International INC.
Bucyrus, OH
2 inspections $35,060
The Ifh Group, INC.
Rock Falls, IL
4 inspections $35,062
Crary Industries
West Fargo, ND
2 inspections $35,063
Indian Head Industries, INC.
Cloverdale, CA
3 inspections $35,050
Flex-N-Gate DBA X-Cel Industries INC
Southfield, MI
4 inspections $35,050

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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 Structural Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Structural Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 American Structural Metals, INC. have? ▼
American Structural Metals, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,059.
How many OSHA inspections has American Structural Metals, INC. had? ▼
American Structural Metals, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-15 and the most recent on 2025-01-17. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Structural Metals, INC.? ▼
American Structural Metals, INC. has been assessed $35,059 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,720 (a 32.2% reduction).
Does American Structural Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Structural Metals, INC. has 19 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 Structural Metals, INC. operate in? ▼
American Structural Metals, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Structural Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Structural Metals, INC. ranks #8,457 (the top 10% 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 Structural Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Structural Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $35,059 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Diamond Wipes International INC. in Bucyrus, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,060 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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