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Manufacturing · Athens, GA

First Quality Machine, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First Quality Machine, INC. ranks #36,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$9,380
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#36,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

First Quality Machine, INC. in Athens, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,380. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected First Quality Machine, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,921 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Arc International in North las Vegas, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,382 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#36,921
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How First Quality Machine, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows First Quality Machine, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,380 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 First Quality Machine, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedE.I. DUPONT DENEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEKAERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROWDER AND SONS VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FREEDOM ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CUSTOM SERVICE PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOVE'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BERRY GLOBAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAFTECH INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ACME BRICK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOTOR CASTINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ELLISON SURFACE TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5M-TEK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COLUMBIA METAL SPINN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18TOWER INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42FAB-BRAZE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GILES ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WASHINGTON MILLS ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12First Quality Machin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
First Quality Machine, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

First Quality Machine, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: First Quality Machine, INC. is the #16,517 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,380).

How First Quality Machine, INC. Compares

First Quality Machine, INC.'s 2.00 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-06-26

Last Inspection

2018-08-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,127

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $3,127 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$9,380

Current Penalty Amount

$9,380

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How First Quality Machine, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric First Quality Machine, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $9,380 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,127 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for First Quality Machine, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,380 here).

Arc International $9,382 NV Addoco INC $9,378 IA Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, INC. $9,376 OH Kellogg CO. $9,376 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

E.I. Dupont Denemours Incorporated Chambers Works 3 insp. Deepwater, NJ Bekaert Corporation 3 insp. Rogers, AR Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. 3 insp. Thomasville, AL Freedom Alloys, INC. 3 insp. Royersford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Calise Bakery - Billerica Depot
Billerica, MA
0 inspections $0
Arc International
North las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $9,382
Addoco INC
Peosta, IA
2 inspections $9,378
Verhoff Alfalfa Mills, INC.
Ottawa, OH
4 inspections $9,376
Kellogg CO.
Zanesville, OH
2 inspections $9,376

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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 First Quality Machine, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First Quality Machine, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 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 First Quality Machine, INC. have? ▼
First Quality Machine, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,380.
How many OSHA inspections has First Quality Machine, INC. had? ▼
First Quality Machine, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-26 and the most recent on 2018-08-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First Quality Machine, INC.? ▼
First Quality Machine, INC. has been assessed $9,380 in current OSHA penalties.
Does First Quality Machine, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. First Quality Machine, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 First Quality Machine, INC. operate in? ▼
First Quality Machine, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does First Quality Machine, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First Quality Machine, INC. ranks #36,921 (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 First Quality Machine, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First Quality Machine, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,380 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Arc International in North las Vegas, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,382 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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