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Manufacturing · Dahlonega, GA

Davis Machine, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Davis Machine, INC. ranks #4,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty88% serious
$54,998
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Davis Machine, INC. in Dahlonega, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,998. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Davis Machine, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 8.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,480 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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, RD Food Manufacturing in El Paso, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $55,000 in current penalties.

8.7
violations per inspection
88.5%
of violations were serious
#4,480
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Davis Machine, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Davis Machine, INC. runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$54,998 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Davis Machine, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMENNEL MILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROBINSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MAINE WOOD TIMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19LINCOLN PAPER & TISS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNITECH COMPOSITES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18THOMAS CREEK WOODWORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CREATIVE CLOSETS UNL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PLAYTIME, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24O'BRIEN WIRE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WERTHEIMER BOX & PAP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8R & R CORRUGATED PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BA TAMPTE PICKLE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39MAFCO WORLDWIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CONTESSA PREMIUM FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PRINT TIME, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HARKEN, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALSTOM POWER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ZEAGER BROTHERS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6AGCO RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Davis Machine, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26
Davis Machine, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Davis Machine, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Davis Machine, INC. ranks #2,280 at $54,998 current penalty.

How Davis Machine, INC. Compares

Davis Machine, INC.'s 8.67 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 runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2018-05-04

Last Inspection

2019-08-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.7 violations per visit. That's $18,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

88.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.8% 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

$90,907

Current Penalty Amount

$54,998

Penalty Reduction

39.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,909 from the initial assessment of $90,907. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Davis Machine, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $54,998 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,998 here).

RD Food Manufacturing $55,000 TX Amtech Southeast LLC $55,000 AL Pilgrim's Pride $55,000 TX Focus Direct, LLC $55,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mennel Milling Company 3 insp. Fostoria, OH Robinson, INC. 3 insp. DE Pere, WI Maine Wood Timber and Posts 3 insp. Belgrade, ME Lincoln Paper & Tissue, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

RD Food Manufacturing
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $55,000
Amtech Southeast LLC
Elmore, AL
3 inspections $55,000
Pilgrim's Pride
Lufkin, TX
3 inspections $55,000
Focus Direct, LLC
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $55,000
Assemblers, INC.
MC Cook, IL
5 inspections $55,000

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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 Davis Machine, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Davis Machine, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 3 inspections, including 23 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 Davis Machine, INC. have? ▼
Davis Machine, INC. has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,998.
How many OSHA inspections has Davis Machine, INC. had? ▼
Davis Machine, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-04 and the most recent on 2019-08-02. This averages 8.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Davis Machine, INC.? ▼
Davis Machine, INC. has been assessed $54,998 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $90,907 (a 39.5% reduction).
Does Davis Machine, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Davis Machine, INC. has 23 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Davis Machine, INC. operate in? ▼
Davis Machine, 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 Davis Machine, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Davis Machine, INC. ranks #4,480 (the top 5% 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 Davis Machine, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Davis Machine, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $54,998 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, RD Food Manufacturing in El Paso, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,000 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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