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Manufacturing · Gainesville, GA

Custom Fab, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Custom Fab, INC. ranks #10,013 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty73% serious
$31,144
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,013
of 99,447 penalized employers

Custom Fab, INC. in Gainesville, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,144. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Custom Fab, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,013 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, J.H. Routh Packing Company in Sandusky, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $31,143 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#10,013
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Custom Fab, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Custom Fab, INC. runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$31,144 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Custom Fab, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.913.224.535.847.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLMI FINISHING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40PLASTIC SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27TIMBERLINE HARDWOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BOB SUMEREL TIRE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18GILMAN CHEESE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Whitewater Processin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOMESTEAD PASTA COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MINERVA CANNA GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14CLEMENT PAPPAS NC, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30CREATIVE ENERGY FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRIMARY PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CELINA ALUMINUM PREC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEXINGTON HOMES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45STOUSE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGRIBAG MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HEADCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SYNERJECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KINEMATICS RESEARCH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MAASS FLANGE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MACKENZIE VAULT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Custom Fab, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Custom Fab, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Custom Fab, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Custom Fab, INC. sits at penalty rank #4,974 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($31,144 assessed).

How Custom Fab, INC. Compares

Custom Fab, INC.'s 7.50 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-04-29

Last Inspection

2015-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,572

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $15,572 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$51,800

Current Penalty Amount

$31,144

Penalty Reduction

39.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,656 from the initial assessment of $51,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Custom Fab, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $31,144 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,572 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,144 here).

J.H. Routh Packing Company $31,143 OH Colony, INC. $31,140 IL Hurst Auto-Truck Electric, LTD. $31,150 OH Howell Machine, INC. $31,150 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lmi Finishing, INC. 2 insp. Catoosa, OK Plastic Systems, LLC 2 insp. El Paso, TX Timberline Hardwood Floors LLC 2 insp. Fulton, NY Bob Sumerel Tire Company INC. 2 insp. Wooster, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

J.H. Routh Packing Company
Sandusky, OH
2 inspections $31,143
Walters & Wolf
Gilbert, AZ
0 inspections $0
Colony, INC.
Elgin, IL
3 inspections $31,140
Hurst Auto-Truck Electric, LTD.
Cleveland, OH
4 inspections $31,150
Howell Machine, INC.
Lewiston, ID
4 inspections $31,150

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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 Custom Fab, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Custom Fab, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Custom Fab, INC. have? ▼
Custom Fab, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,144.
How many OSHA inspections has Custom Fab, INC. had? ▼
Custom Fab, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-29 and the most recent on 2015-05-05. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Custom Fab, INC.? ▼
Custom Fab, INC. has been assessed $31,144 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,800 (a 39.9% reduction).
Does Custom Fab, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Custom Fab, INC. has 11 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 Custom Fab, INC. operate in? ▼
Custom Fab, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Custom Fab, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Custom Fab, INC. ranks #10,013 (the top 10% 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 Custom Fab, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Custom Fab, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $31,144 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, J.H. Routh Packing Company in Sandusky, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,143 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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