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Manufacturing · Tucker, GA

Flexible Metal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Flexible Metal, INC. ranks #2,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty67% serious
$92,490
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Flexible Metal, INC. in Tucker, 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: $92,490. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Flexible Metal, 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 #2,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Binghamton Precast & Supply CORP. in Binghamton, NY is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $92,564 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#2,001
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 Flexible Metal, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Flexible Metal, INC. runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$92,490 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($92,490) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $92,490 $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 Flexible Metal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.223.534.846.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXWELL HARDWOOD FLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRIPAK INDUSTRIAL US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44EMPIRE KOSHER POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35AMERICAN FLOORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TEWA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLIAMS OLEFINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POWDER COTE II, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE PAPER & BOX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TYSON CHICKEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANUFACTURER'S PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CRAZY AARON ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DANIELE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUTCHINSON SEALING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FROY TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KYLLONEN CABINETS AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BAKE-N-JOY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASPEN GUARD, LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ULTRA SPECIALTIES IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16Flexible Metal, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Flexible Metal, 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.

Flexible Metal, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Flexible Metal, INC. ranks #1,059 at $92,490 current penalty.

How Flexible Metal, INC. Compares

Flexible Metal, 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-06-16

Last Inspection

2022-10-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,830

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $30,830 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

33.3% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$179,909

Current Penalty Amount

$92,490

Penalty Reduction

48.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $87,419 from the initial assessment of $179,909. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Flexible Metal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $92,490 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,830 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($92,490 here).

Binghamton Precast & Supply CORP. $92,564 NY Cleveland - Cliffs Cleveland Works, LLC $92,411 OH Indianhead Exploration, LLC $92,150 FL Nutrition CORP. $92,909 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring INC. 3 insp. Monticello, AR Tripak Industrial USA, LLC 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company 3 insp. New Britain, CT Empire Kosher Poultry, INC. 3 insp. Mifflintown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Oakwood, GA
2 inspections $15,520
Binghamton Precast & Supply CORP.
Binghamton, NY
8 inspections $92,564
Cleveland - Cliffs Cleveland Works, LLC
Cleveland, OH
9 inspections $92,411
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0 inspections $0

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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 Flexible Metal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Flexible Metal, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Flexible Metal, INC. have? ▼
Flexible Metal, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $92,490.
How many OSHA inspections has Flexible Metal, INC. had? ▼
Flexible Metal, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-16 and the most recent on 2022-10-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Flexible Metal, INC.? ▼
Flexible Metal, INC. has been assessed $92,490 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $179,909 (a 48.6% reduction).
Does Flexible Metal, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Flexible Metal, INC. has 4 serious violations, and 2 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 Flexible Metal, INC. operate in? ▼
Flexible Metal, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Flexible Metal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Flexible Metal, INC. ranks #2,001 (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 Flexible Metal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Flexible Metal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $92,490 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Binghamton Precast & Supply CORP. in Binghamton, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $92,564 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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