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Dalton Diecutting Service INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dalton Diecutting Service INC. ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty68% serious
$7,150
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,804
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dalton Diecutting Service INC. in Dalton, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dalton Diecutting Service INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,804 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Premier Metal Works in Salt Lake City, UT is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,150 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
68.0%
of violations were serious
#44,804
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dalton Diecutting Service INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dalton Diecutting Service INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,150 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dalton Diecutting Service INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.784.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGFORD FOODS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY VISION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FORT MILLER FAB3 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLIFFORD W. ESTES, C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22Dalton Diecutting Se…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Dalton Diecutting Service INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Dalton Diecutting Service INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Dalton Diecutting Service INC. is the #19,454 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,150).

How Dalton Diecutting Service INC. Compares

Dalton Diecutting Service INC.'s 12.50 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-20

Last Inspection

2016-03-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $3,575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

68.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

32.0% 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

$39,000

Current Penalty Amount

$7,150

Penalty Reduction

81.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,850 from the initial assessment of $39,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dalton Diecutting Service INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dalton Diecutting Service INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $7,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,575 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,150 here).

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, INC. $7,150 CA United States Bakery $7,150 UT Bristol Metals LLC $7,150 TN Orion Plastics Corporation $7,150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, INC.
Willows, CA
5 inspections $7,150
United States Bakery
West Jordan, UT
2 inspections $7,150
Bristol Metals LLC
Bristol, TN
4 inspections $7,150
Orion Plastics Corporation
Compton, CA
2 inspections $7,150
Premier Metal Works
Salt Lake City, UT
3 inspections $7,150

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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 Dalton Diecutting Service INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dalton Diecutting Service INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 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 Dalton Diecutting Service INC. have? ▼
Dalton Diecutting Service INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Dalton Diecutting Service INC. had? ▼
Dalton Diecutting Service INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-20 and the most recent on 2016-03-15. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dalton Diecutting Service INC.? ▼
Dalton Diecutting Service INC. has been assessed $7,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,000 (a 81.7% reduction).
Does Dalton Diecutting Service INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dalton Diecutting Service INC. has 17 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 Dalton Diecutting Service INC. operate in? ▼
Dalton Diecutting Service INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dalton Diecutting Service INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dalton Diecutting Service INC. ranks #44,804 (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 Dalton Diecutting Service INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dalton Diecutting Service INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,150 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, Premier Metal Works in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,150 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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