Manufacturing · Griffin, GA

Armal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Armal, INC. ranks #56,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,760
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#56,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Armal, INC. in Griffin, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Armal, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #56,900 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. in New Brighton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,760 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#56,900
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Armal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Armal, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$4,760 Top 43% most affordable more affordable than 57% 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 Armal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKYOEI STEEL AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27CVR COMMON SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTEPLAST GROUP CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ACI PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VIKING YACHT COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GENERAL PLASTICS & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIO VALLEY CANNING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12GORMAN BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19KELLOGG NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POWELL ELECTRICAL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J M MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CURTIN MARITIME CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VICTAULIC COMPANY OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & R WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COPPER HARBOR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SUPERIOR METAL STAMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30Armal, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
Armal, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Armal, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Armal, INC. ranks #23,586 at $4,760 current penalty.

How Armal, INC. Compares

Armal, INC.'s 2.67 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-02-13

Last Inspection

2015-12-23

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,587

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $1,587 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$7,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,760

Penalty Reduction

35.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,640 from the initial assessment of $7,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Armal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $4,760 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,587 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Armal, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,760 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armal, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Armal, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Armal, INC. have?
Armal, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Armal, INC. had?
Armal, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-13 and the most recent on 2015-12-23. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Armal, INC.?
Armal, INC. has been assessed $4,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,400 (a 35.7% reduction).
Does Armal, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Armal, INC. has 4 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 Armal, INC. operate in?
Armal, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Armal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Armal, INC. ranks #56,900 (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 Armal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Armal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,760 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Damascus Steel Casting Company INC. in New Brighton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,760 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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