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Exigo Metal Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Exigo Metal Works ranks #2,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty97% serious
$79,717
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Exigo Metal Works in Hillside, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $79,717. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Exigo Metal Works 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,539 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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, Paccar INC. in Chillicothe, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $79,803 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
97.0%
of violations were serious
#2,539
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Exigo Metal Works compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Exigo Metal Works runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$79,717 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($79,717) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $79,717 $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 Exigo Metal Works.

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Exigo Metal Works has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Exigo Metal Works in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Exigo Metal Works ranks #1,325 at $79,717 current penalty.

How Exigo Metal Works Compares

Exigo Metal Works's 11.00 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-03-17

Last Inspection

2017-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,572

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $26,572 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

97.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.0% 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

$79,717

Current Penalty Amount

$79,717

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Exigo Metal Works compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Exigo Metal Works Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 33 8.0
Total Penalty $79,717 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,572 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Exigo Metal Works, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($79,717 here).

Landoll Corporation $79,780 KS Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC. $79,644 DE United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC $79,643 CA Gasbarre Products, INC. $79,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Greenwood, INC. 3 insp. Danville, IL Timber Creek Resources LLC 3 insp. Antigo, WI FRY Foods, INC. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH Innovative Metals Company, INC. 3 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Landoll Corporation
Marysville, KS
12 inspections $79,780
Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC.
New Castle, DE
2 inspections $79,644
United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC
Union City, CA
5 inspections $79,643
Gasbarre Products, INC.
Saint Marys, PA
3 inspections $79,800
Paccar INC.
Chillicothe, OH
4 inspections $79,803

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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 Exigo Metal Works safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Exigo Metal Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 3 inspections, including 32 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 Exigo Metal Works have? ▼
Exigo Metal Works has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $79,717.
How many OSHA inspections has Exigo Metal Works had? ▼
Exigo Metal Works has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-17 and the most recent on 2017-06-15. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Exigo Metal Works? ▼
Exigo Metal Works has been assessed $79,717 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Exigo Metal Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Exigo Metal Works has 32 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 Exigo Metal Works operate in? ▼
Exigo Metal Works operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Exigo Metal Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Exigo Metal Works ranks #2,539 (the top 5% 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 Exigo Metal Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Exigo Metal Works's total OSHA penalty of $79,717 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paccar INC. in Chillicothe, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $79,803 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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