Manufacturing · San Francisco, CA

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Colonial Ornamental Iron Works ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,750
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works in San Francisco, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Colonial Ornamental Iron Works 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Kroehler Furniture MFG., CO., INC. in Conover, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,750 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #70,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$2,750
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Colonial Ornamental Iron Works runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,750 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Colonial Ornamental Iron Works.

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Colonial Ornamental Iron Works sits at penalty rank #27,895 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,750 assessed).

How Colonial Ornamental Iron Works Compares

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works's 2.00 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 (0.17x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-27

Last Inspection

2010-12-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,375 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,550

Current Penalty Amount

$2,750

Penalty Reduction

39.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $4,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Colonial Ornamental Iron Works compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Colonial Ornamental Iron Works	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$2,750	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,375	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Colonial Ornamental Iron Works, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,750 here).

Scepter Greeneville INC $2,750 TN The Sherwin-Williams Company $2,750 NC Weavewood INC $2,750 MN Maola Milk and Ice Cream CO. $2,750 NC

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 West Fraser Wood Products, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Scepter Greeneville INC

Midway, TN

3 inspections $2,750

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Maola Milk and Ice Cream CO.

New Bern, NC

2 inspections $2,750

Kroehler Furniture MFG., CO., INC.

Conover, NC

2 inspections $2,750

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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 Colonial Ornamental Iron Works safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Colonial Ornamental Iron Works's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Colonial Ornamental Iron Works have? ▼

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,750.

How many OSHA inspections has Colonial Ornamental Iron Works had? ▼

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-27 and the most recent on 2010-12-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Colonial Ornamental Iron Works? ▼

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works has been assessed $2,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,550 (a 39.6% reduction).

Does Colonial Ornamental Iron Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Colonial Ornamental Iron Works 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 Colonial Ornamental Iron Works operate in? ▼

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332919). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Colonial Ornamental Iron Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Colonial Ornamental Iron Works ranks #70,382 (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 Colonial Ornamental Iron Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Colonial Ornamental Iron Works's total OSHA penalty of $2,750 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, Kroehler Furniture MFG., CO., INC. in Conover, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,750 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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