Manufacturing · Adel, GA

CDC Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CDC Metals, INC. ranks #5,024 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$50,684
OSHA penalties: 20
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #5,024
of 99,447 penalized employers

CDC Metals, INC. in Adel, GA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,684. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CDC Metals, INC. 6 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,024 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cardone Industries, INC. in Philadelphia, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $50,729 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 85.0%
of violations were serious: #5,024
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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CDC Metals, INC.

$50,684
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows CDC Metals, INC. runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50,684 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 CDC Metals, INC..

CDC Metals, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

CDC Metals, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, CDC Metals, INC. ranks #2,571 at $50,684 current penalty.

How CDC Metals, INC. Compares

CDC Metals, INC.'s 3.33 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-21

Last Inspection

2025-09-17

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,447

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 14 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $8,447 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

5.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$74,535

Current Penalty Amount

$50,684

Penalty Reduction

32.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,851 from the initial assessment of $74,535. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	CDC Metals, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	20	8.0
Total Penalty	$50,684	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,447	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,684 here).

Oshkosh Coil Spring, INC. $50,695 WI Galaxy Balloons INC. $50,651 OH Cardone Industries, INC. $50,729 PA Resco Products INC. $50,737 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

United Ethanol LLC 6 insp. Milton, WI Ridge Corporation 6 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Endot Industries, INC. 6 insp. Rockaway, NJ Bradken, INC. 6 insp. Atchison, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oshkosh Coil Spring, INC.

Oshkosh, WI

7 inspections $50,695

Decostar Industries INC.

Carrollton, GA

5 inspections $50,700

Galaxy Balloons INC.

Cleveland, OH

3 inspections $50,651

Cardone Industries, INC.

Philadelphia, PA

4 inspections $50,729

Resco Products INC.

Tarentum, PA

6 inspections $50,737

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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 CDC Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, CDC Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 6 inspections, including 17 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 CDC Metals, INC. have? ▼

CDC Metals, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,684.

How many OSHA inspections has CDC Metals, INC. had? ▼

CDC Metals, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-21 and the most recent on 2025-09-17. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for CDC Metals, INC.? ▼

CDC Metals, INC. has been assessed $50,684 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,535 (a 32.0% reduction).

Does CDC Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. CDC Metals, INC. has 17 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 CDC Metals, INC. operate in? ▼

CDC Metals, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332311). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does CDC Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CDC Metals, INC. ranks #5,024 (the top 5% 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 CDC Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

CDC Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,684 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cardone Industries, INC. in Philadelphia, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,729 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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