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Drexel Metals INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Drexel Metals INC. has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 10% by penalty25% serious
$39,260
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,187
of 100,495 penalized employers

Drexel Metals INC. in Arvada, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,260. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Drexel Metals INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 10% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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, Omni Baking Company, LLC in Vineland, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $39,265 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
93%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Drexel Metals INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Drexel Metals INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$39,260 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Drexel Metals INC.

The federal enforcement record for Drexel Metals INC. in Arvada, CO includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (25.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $64,154 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $39,260 - a 38.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $19,630. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2019-09-19 to 2020-08-19, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-09-19

Last Inspection

2020-08-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,630

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $19,630 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$64,154

Current Penalty Amount

$39,260

Penalty Reduction

38.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,894 from the initial assessment of $64,154. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Drexel Metals INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Drexel Metals INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 7.8
Total Penalty $39,260 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,630 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drexel Metals INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Drexel Metals INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Drexel Metals INC. have? ▼
Drexel Metals INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,260.
How many OSHA inspections has Drexel Metals INC. had? ▼
Drexel Metals INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-19 and the most recent on 2020-08-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Drexel Metals INC.? ▼
Drexel Metals INC. has been assessed $39,260 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,154 (a 38.8% reduction).
Does Drexel Metals INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Drexel Metals INC. has 1 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 Drexel Metals INC. operate in? ▼
Drexel Metals INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Drexel Metals INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Drexel Metals INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $39,260 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omni Baking Company, LLC in Vineland, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $39,265 in current penalties.

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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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