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Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$280
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. in Decatur, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, INC. in Stockton, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$280 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIMBO QSR OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STANPAC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ACADIAN FINE FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22AGGREGATE PLANT PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TMS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18URIMAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED ROTORCRAFT, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARSHALL GENUINE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARNEL INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NITE OWL PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERIBOLT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G & J CONTAINER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWEST POWDER COATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEBRASKALAND TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BCDIRECT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DFW PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VANTRAN INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN STANDARD BR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ARLINGTON INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Benise-Dowling & Ass…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. is the #34,604 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($280).

How Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. Compares

Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-02

Last Inspection

2012-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $140 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$280

Current Penalty Amount

$280

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $280 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $140 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($280 here).

Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, INC. $280 CA Display Arts Worldwide INC $280 MN Erdman Automation Corporation $280 MN Specialty Engineering INC $280 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bimbo QSR Ohio, LLC 2 insp. Zanesville, OH Stanpac 2 insp. Totowa, NJ Acadian Fine Foods, L.L.C. 2 insp. Church Point, LA Aggregate Plant Products CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, INC.
Stockton, CA
2 inspections $280
Display Arts Worldwide INC
Fridley, MN
2 inspections $280
Erdman Automation Corporation
Princeton, MN
3 inspections $280
Specialty Engineering INC
Maplewood, MN
2 inspections $280
Oregon Fir Millwork INC
White City, OR
3 inspections $280

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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 Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. have? ▼
Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $280.
How many OSHA inspections has Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. had? ▼
Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-02 and the most recent on 2012-07-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC.? ▼
Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. has been assessed $280 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. has 0 serious violations, and 2 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 Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. operate in? ▼
Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC. ranks #96,247 (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 Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Benise-Dowling & Associates, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $280 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, Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, INC. in Stockton, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $280 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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