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Calhoun Design and Metalworks

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Calhoun Design and Metalworks ranks #83,124 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,304
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#83,124
of 99,447 penalized employers

Calhoun Design and Metalworks in Atlanta, 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: $1,304. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Calhoun Design and Metalworks 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 #83,124 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Wolverine Bronze CO in Roseville, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,305 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#83,124
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 Calhoun Design and Metalworks compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Calhoun Design and Metalworks runs well below peers (0.08x 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

$1,304 Top 16% most affordable more affordable than 84% 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 Calhoun Design and Metalworks.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDLG, INC. DBA PHENI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30W.D. TOWNLEY AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CORPUS CHRISTI GASKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMM STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SALSBURY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18IGLOO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VERSO LUKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERDAU MACSTEEL JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40FEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CHURCH & DWIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FLYER OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COCA COLA CONSOLIDATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STONE CRAFTER GRANIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ABC COATING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Calhoun Design and M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Calhoun Design and Metalworks 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.

Calhoun Design and Metalworks in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Calhoun Design and Metalworks ranks #31,519 at $1,304 current penalty.

How Calhoun Design and Metalworks Compares

Calhoun Design and Metalworks'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 (0.08x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-13

Last Inspection

2017-11-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$652

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $652 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,173

Current Penalty Amount

$1,304

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $869 from the initial assessment of $2,173. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Calhoun Design and Metalworks compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Calhoun Design and Metalworks Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,304 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $652 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Calhoun Design and Metalworks, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,304 here).

Dimensional Plastics Corporation $1,304 FL Polyform INC $1,305 OR Wolverine Bronze CO $1,305 MI Berg Furniture U.S.a., INC. $1,305 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. & John M. Dudley 2 insp. Phenix City, AL W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Summersville, MO Corpus Christi Gasket & Fastener, INC. 2 insp. Corpus Christi, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dimensional Plastics Corporation
Hialeah, FL
2 inspections $1,304
Polyform INC
Salem, OR
3 inspections $1,305
Wolverine Bronze CO
Roseville, MI
3 inspections $1,305
Smokin Snowboards
Sparks, NV
1 inspections $0
Berg Furniture U.S.a., INC.
Barrington, NJ
2 inspections $1,305

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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 Calhoun Design and Metalworks safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Calhoun Design and Metalworks's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Calhoun Design and Metalworks have? ▼
Calhoun Design and Metalworks has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,304.
How many OSHA inspections has Calhoun Design and Metalworks had? ▼
Calhoun Design and Metalworks has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-13 and the most recent on 2017-11-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Calhoun Design and Metalworks? ▼
Calhoun Design and Metalworks has been assessed $1,304 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,173 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Calhoun Design and Metalworks have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Calhoun Design and Metalworks has 1 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 Calhoun Design and Metalworks operate in? ▼
Calhoun Design and Metalworks operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Calhoun Design and Metalworks rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Calhoun Design and Metalworks ranks #83,124 (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 Calhoun Design and Metalworks's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Calhoun Design and Metalworks's total OSHA penalty of $1,304 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, Wolverine Bronze CO in Roseville, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,305 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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