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Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. ranks #36,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty40% serious
$9,660
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. in Irving, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Ozark Plastics Products INC. in Neosho, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,660 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#36,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,660 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORT JERVIS LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACCUTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30GRANITE RADIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PALLET RECYCLE OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34AFE VICTORY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34HUTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CMH MANUFACTURING WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ALUMINUM CO. OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&H MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33RITE STUFF FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ANNIN FLAGMAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOLARCITY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AC & A LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONARCH BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SIGMA ENGINEERED SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UTILITY TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Astro Sheet Metal CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. is the #16,194 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,660).

How Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. Compares

Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC.'s 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-06-21

Last Inspection

2017-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $4,830 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$24,084

Current Penalty Amount

$9,660

Penalty Reduction

59.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,424 from the initial assessment of $24,084. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $9,660 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,830 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,660 here).

Cove Stake & Wood Products, INC. $9,660 PA Affinitylifestyles.Com, INC. $9,660 NV Ozark Plastics Products INC. $9,660 MO KML Corporation $9,660 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port Jervis Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY Magnesita Refractories 2 insp. York, PA Accutron INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CT Granite Radiance, INC. 2 insp. Yorkville, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cove Stake & Wood Products, INC.
Martinsburg, PA
3 inspections $9,660
Affinitylifestyles.Com, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
4 inspections $9,660
Ozark Plastics Products INC.
Neosho, MO
2 inspections $9,660
KML Corporation
Tacoma, WA
4 inspections $9,660
Phoenix Tube Company INC.
Aurora, IL
2 inspections $9,660

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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 Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. have? ▼
Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. had? ▼
Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-21 and the most recent on 2017-06-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC.? ▼
Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. has been assessed $9,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,084 (a 59.9% reduction).
Does Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. has 2 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 Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. 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 Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC. ranks #36,099 (the upper 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 Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Astro Sheet Metal CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,660 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, Ozark Plastics Products INC. in Neosho, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,660 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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