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Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. in Louisville, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Parkdale America, L L C- Plant #15 in Belmont, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ROYAL CARIBBEAN JAMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FOAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LAMB BROTHERS LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43CALIFORNIA CUSTOM FR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES PIPE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TALLAHATCHIE LUMBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39POLYMER ADDITIVES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POLYMAX THERMOPLASTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMERICARB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADVANCED GRAPHITE PO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION HOSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TIMBER TECHNOLOGIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NATIONAL PIPE AND PL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ACASS SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GENEST CONCRETE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D&R SIGNS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16YC52 LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ADM MILLING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAESTRO FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Derby Welding and Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. ranks #28,448 at $2,500 current penalty.

How Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. Compares

Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-27

Last Inspection

2013-03-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $2,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC., both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Parkdale America, L L C- Plant #15 $2,500 NC Volunteer Metal Systems INC $2,500 TN Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC $2,500 IL L T Enterprises,INC. $2,500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Recycling & Manufacturing Company, INC. 2 insp. Rochester, NY Royal Caribbean Jamaican Bakery, INC. 2 insp. Mount Vernon, NY Foam Distributors, INC 2 insp. Hayward, CA Lamb Brothers Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Wrens, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Parkdale America, L L C- Plant #15
Belmont, NC
2 inspections $2,500
L T Enterprises,INC.
Fairfield, OH
2 inspections $2,500
Bakery Feeds, INC.
Albertville, AL
2 inspections $2,500
Charter Steel
Saukville, WI
2 inspections $2,500
Geneva Group of Companies
New Hope, MN
2 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

Use Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. have? ▼
Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. had? ▼
Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-27 and the most recent on 2013-03-12. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.? ▼
Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. has 2 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 Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC. ranks #72,473 (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 Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Derby Welding and Machine CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 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, Parkdale America, L L C- Plant #15 in Belmont, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,500 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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