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Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. ranks #26,584 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,606
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#26,584
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. in Mobile, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,606. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #26,584 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 101 Vertical Fabrication INC in Fontana, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,610 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#26,584
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$13,606 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.613.626.539.452.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMVP KOSHER FOODS, LL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36CHART, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19WHEELER TANK MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 50ALPINE VALLEY BREAD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24KD ACQUISITION I, LL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SUN AMERICA CONVERTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17HABASIT AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MAC TRAILER MFG. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PERDUE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WASTEQUIP MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12HARVEY PALLETS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOBAL PROTECTION PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SCENIC WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22REPUBLIC BAG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SHAW BAKERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GENTRY MACHINE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16J.P. DONOVAN CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCRANTON MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Cooper-Wilkins Weldi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. has 3 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.

Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. ranks #12,419 at $13,606 current penalty.

How Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. Compares

Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC.'s 1.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-04-14

Last Inspection

2022-08-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,535

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $4,535 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$20,544

Current Penalty Amount

$13,606

Penalty Reduction

33.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,938 from the initial assessment of $20,544. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $13,606 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,535 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,606 here).

All Star Corrugated $13,607 TX Elite Tool LLC $13,603 MO 101 Vertical Fabrication INC $13,610 CA Tivoly, INC. $13,611 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

MVP Kosher Foods, LLC a/K/a Mehadrin Kosher Poultr 3 insp. Birdsboro, PA Chart, INC. 3 insp. Beasley, TX Wheeler Tank Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Sioux Falls, SD Alpine Valley Bread Company 3 insp. Mesa, AZ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

All Star Corrugated
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $13,607
Elite Tool LLC
Moscow Mills, MO
2 inspections $13,603
101 Vertical Fabrication INC
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $13,610
Tivoly, INC.
Derby Line, VT
6 inspections $13,611
Polar Heating And Cooling
Rolla, MO
0 inspections $0

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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 Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. have? ▼
Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,606.
How many OSHA inspections has Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. had? ▼
Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-14 and the most recent on 2022-08-24. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC.? ▼
Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. has been assessed $13,606 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,544 (a 33.8% reduction).
Does Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. has 5 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 Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC. ranks #26,584 (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 Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cooper-Wilkins Welding & Machine Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,606 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, 101 Vertical Fabrication INC in Fontana, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,610 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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