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Dekalb Tool & Die, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dekalb Tool & Die, INC ranks #16,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$20,880
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#16,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dekalb Tool & Die, INC in Tucker, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,880. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dekalb Tool & Die, INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,691 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, American Millwork and Cabinetry in Emmaus, PA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
82.4%
of violations were serious
#16,691
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dekalb Tool & Die, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dekalb Tool & Die, INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,880 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dekalb Tool & Die, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARBLE BUILDER DIREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 55EAST BALT BAKERIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CJ FOODS MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TFO TECH CO., LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CARONE & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GREENCORE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SAFETY STORAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WYRMWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GEM STATE PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GREDE II LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37B&H MILLWORK & FIXTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56JONES LUMBER GLOSTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VANDIVER STEEL FABRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28RD HENRY & COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLASH4.COM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SPRING CITY ELECTRIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONNECTICUT STONE SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42HAMBURG FINISHING WO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Dekalb Tool & Die, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Dekalb Tool & Die, INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Dekalb Tool & Die, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Dekalb Tool & Die, INC sits at penalty rank #8,091 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,880 assessed).

How Dekalb Tool & Die, INC Compares

Dekalb Tool & Die, INC's 5.67 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-20

Last Inspection

2017-08-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,960

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $6,960 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

82.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

17.6% 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

$62,925

Current Penalty Amount

$20,880

Penalty Reduction

66.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,045 from the initial assessment of $62,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dekalb Tool & Die, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dekalb Tool & Die, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $20,880 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,960 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dekalb Tool & Die, INC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,880 here).

GKN Sinter Metals $20,882 OH Owens Brockway Glass Container INC. $20,875 VA Ridge Tool Company $20,875 VA Solar Compounds Corporation $20,873 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Marble Builder Direct International, INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH East Balt Bakeries 3 insp. Chicago, IL CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont CORP. 3 insp. Beaumont, CA Tfo Tech CO., LTD 3 insp. Jeffersonville, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

GKN Sinter Metals
Gallipolis, OH
4 inspections $20,882
Artiflex
Wooster, OH
0 inspections $0
Owens Brockway Glass Container INC.
Toano, VA
3 inspections $20,875
Ridge Tool Company
Orange, VA
3 inspections $20,875
American Millwork and Cabinetry
Emmaus, PA
0 inspections $0

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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 Dekalb Tool & Die, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dekalb Tool & Die, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Dekalb Tool & Die, INC have? ▼
Dekalb Tool & Die, INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,880.
How many OSHA inspections has Dekalb Tool & Die, INC had? ▼
Dekalb Tool & Die, INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-20 and the most recent on 2017-08-22. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dekalb Tool & Die, INC? ▼
Dekalb Tool & Die, INC has been assessed $20,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,925 (a 66.8% reduction).
Does Dekalb Tool & Die, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dekalb Tool & Die, INC has 14 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 Dekalb Tool & Die, INC operate in? ▼
Dekalb Tool & Die, 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 Dekalb Tool & Die, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dekalb Tool & Die, INC ranks #16,691 (the top quarter 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 Dekalb Tool & Die, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dekalb Tool & Die, INC's total OSHA penalty of $20,880 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Millwork and Cabinetry in Emmaus, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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