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Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. ranks #8,190 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty64% serious
$36,000
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,190
of 99,447 penalized employers

Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. in Heber Springs, AR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,190 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC in Chillicothe, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $36,000 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#8,190
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$36,000 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAVID PALLET SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXIGO METAL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KVK TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20SANDS LEVEL & TOOL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NUWAY TOBACCO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13J & L MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36TOM RICHARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8YAMASA ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PAKGLOBAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SOLUTIA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUBURBAN CABINET SHO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NILES BUILDING PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5OAK RIDGE CUSTOM CAB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TRANS FORM PLASTICS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GENERAL PRESS & FABR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PRECISION MASTERS IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32ARCELORMITTAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Defiance Metal Produ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. is the #4,093 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($36,000).

How Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. Compares

Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.'s 3.67 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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-10-13

Last Inspection

2023-12-12

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $12,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$38,000

Current Penalty Amount

$36,000

Penalty Reduction

5.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $38,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $36,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC., both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,000 here).

Alphia $36,000 NE Trialco Aluminum, LLC $36,000 IL Sierra Pacific Industries, INC. $36,000 CA Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC $36,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Avid Pallet Services, LLC 3 insp. Beloit, WI Exigo Metal Works 3 insp. Hillside, NJ Lockheed Martin Corporation 3 insp. Palmdale, CA KVK Tech, INC. 3 insp. Newtown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alphia
Pawnee City, NE
2 inspections $36,000
Trialco Aluminum, LLC
Chicago Heights, IL
2 inspections $36,000
Sierra Pacific Industries, INC.
Chinese Camp, CA
2 inspections $36,000
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC
Chillicothe, OH
4 inspections $36,000
Colorado Roofing Products, LLC
Aurora, CO
3 inspections $36,000

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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 Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. have? ▼
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. had? ▼
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-13 and the most recent on 2023-12-12. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.? ▼
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. has been assessed $36,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,000 (a 5.3% reduction).
Does Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. has 7 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 Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. operate in? ▼
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. ranks #8,190 (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 Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $36,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC in Chillicothe, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,000 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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