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Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty0% serious
$11,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. in Dothan, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). 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, R-Squared Puckett INC. in Puckett, MS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,500 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eastern Sheet Metal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SENSIENT FLAVORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN WIRE & CABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50AIRSTREAM, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIFEWAY WISCONSIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WMT HOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOHN KUHNI SONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMBERMEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATURE SOY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LEVENT INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KITCHENMAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59AKRON SPECIAL MACHIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JEFCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOWLINE DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PALMETTO STATE ARMOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CONNER COLORADO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Eastern Sheet Metal,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. ranks #14,273 at $11,500 current penalty.

How Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. Compares

Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.'s 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-18

Last Inspection

2020-12-16

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $5,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$15,601

Current Penalty Amount

$11,500

Penalty Reduction

26.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,101 from the initial assessment of $15,601. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $11,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eastern Sheet Metal, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,500 here).

R-Squared Puckett INC. $11,500 MS Boman & Kemp Manufacturing INC $11,500 UT Hoosier Racing Tire CORP $11,500 IN Lifeline Foods, LLC $11,500 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. San Jose, CA Sensient Flavors INC. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Formosa Plastics Corporation,U.S.a. 2 insp. Delaware City, DE American Wire & Cable Company 2 insp. Olmsted Falls, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

R-Squared Puckett INC.
Puckett, MS
2 inspections $11,500
Boman & Kemp Manufacturing INC
Ogden, UT
4 inspections $11,500
Hoosier Racing Tire CORP
Plymouth, IN
2 inspections $11,500
Lifeline Foods, LLC
Saint Joseph, MO
4 inspections $11,500
Abpc Leasing DBA Anchor Bay Powder Coat
New Baltimore, MI
2 inspections $11,500

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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 Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. have? ▼
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. had? ▼
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-18 and the most recent on 2020-12-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.? ▼
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. has been assessed $11,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,601 (a 26.3% reduction).
What industry does Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. operate in? ▼
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eastern Sheet Metal, INC. ranks #31,177 (the upper 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 Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eastern Sheet Metal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $11,500 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, R-Squared Puckett INC. in Puckett, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,500 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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