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Manufacturing · Cambridge, MD

Custom Welding & Fabricating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Custom Welding & Fabricating INC ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Custom Welding & Fabricating INC in Cambridge, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,000. 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 Welding & Fabricating INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Uniserv, LLC in Brookfield, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,000 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#86,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Custom Welding & Fabricating INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$1,000 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Custom Welding & Fabricating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.414.528.542.556.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIELDBROOK FOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PLZ AEROSCIENCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ANSONIA COPPER & BRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SCHOLAR CRAFT PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35FERRY INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BETA PLASTICS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GARLAND WELDING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 54KBK INDUSTRIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WAHL CLIPPER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIGMAN & BRIGMAN CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21INTERNATIONAL EXTRUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24POINT BLANK PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARMADILLO AUTOMATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HANESBRANDS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23EQUUSTOCK LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T & R CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE GREENBRIER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BLUE TRIANGLE HARDWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TOTAL NUTRITION TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE LASER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Custom Welding & Fab…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Custom Welding & Fabricating INC has 3 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.

Custom Welding & Fabricating INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Custom Welding & Fabricating INC sits at penalty rank #32,302 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,000 assessed).

How Custom Welding & Fabricating INC Compares

Custom Welding & Fabricating INC's 1.33 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 below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-12-03

Last Inspection

2011-09-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

1

Willful

25.0% 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

$26,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,000

Penalty Reduction

96.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,400 from the initial assessment of $26,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Custom Welding & Fabricating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Custom Welding & Fabricating INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,000 here).

Coastal Fibre INC $1,000 OR Metcom INC $1,000 TN Minnesota Metal Finishing INC $1,000 MN Alpha Metal Finishing Company $1,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fieldbrook Foods Corporation 3 insp. Lakewood, NJ PLZ Aeroscience 3 insp. Dalton, GA Ansonia Copper & Brass, INC. 3 insp. Waterbury, CT Scholar Craft Products, INC. DBA Melsur CORP. 3 insp. Birmingham, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Uniserv, LLC
Brookfield, OH
2 inspections $1,000
Totally Cabinets, INC
Buford, GA
2 inspections $1,000
Dancing Deer Baking Company
Dedham, MA
2 inspections $1,000
Irrigation Production INC
Firebaugh, CA
3 inspections $1,000
Vision Sign, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $1,000

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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 Welding & Fabricating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Custom Welding & Fabricating INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Custom Welding & Fabricating INC have? ▼
Custom Welding & Fabricating INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Custom Welding & Fabricating INC had? ▼
Custom Welding & Fabricating INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-03 and the most recent on 2011-09-06. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Custom Welding & Fabricating INC? ▼
Custom Welding & Fabricating INC has been assessed $1,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,400 (a 96.2% reduction).
Does Custom Welding & Fabricating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Custom Welding & Fabricating INC has 3 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Welding & Fabricating INC operate in? ▼
Custom Welding & Fabricating INC 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 Custom Welding & Fabricating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Custom Welding & Fabricating INC ranks #86,842 (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 Custom Welding & Fabricating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Custom Welding & Fabricating INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,000 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, Uniserv, LLC in Brookfield, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,000 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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