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Gabbard Signs, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gabbard Signs, INC. ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gabbard Signs, INC. in McKee, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gabbard Signs, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,975 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, El Milagro in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#64,975
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gabbard Signs, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gabbard Signs, INC. runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$3,500 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Gabbard Signs, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.635.152.770.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67SIMWON NA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ALLNEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WIKOFF COLOR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMRON LAKELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CURBS PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MULTISTACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BIOIBERICA NEBRASKA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QED SYSTEMS INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DPT LABORATORIES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FALLS CREEK POWDERED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38SUNBELT FABRICATORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SARTORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRI-BORO SHELVING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Gabbard Signs, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Gabbard Signs, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Gabbard Signs, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gabbard Signs, INC. ranks #26,137 at $3,500 current penalty.

How Gabbard Signs, INC. Compares

Gabbard Signs, INC.'s 5.00 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 well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-29

Last Inspection

2011-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,500

Penalty Reduction

12.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $500 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Gabbard Signs, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $3,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gabbard Signs, INC., both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,500 here).

Custom Conveyor Corporation $3,500 MN Xtek, INC. $3,500 OH Marietta $3,500 IL Tenneco $3,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Industrial Chemicals, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Simwon NA CORP. 2 insp. Kyle, TX Allnex USA, INC. 2 insp. East Saint Louis, IL Wikoff Color Corporation 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marietta
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,500
General Electric Aircraft Engines
Cincinnati, OH
2 inspections $3,500
El Milagro
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,500
Rev-a-Shelf Company, LLC
Jeffersontown, KY
2 inspections $3,500
The Anchor Hocking Company
Lancaster, OH
2 inspections $3,500

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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 Gabbard Signs, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gabbard Signs, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Gabbard Signs, INC. have? ▼
Gabbard Signs, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Gabbard Signs, INC. had? ▼
Gabbard Signs, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-29 and the most recent on 2011-07-14. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gabbard Signs, INC.? ▼
Gabbard Signs, INC. has been assessed $3,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 12.5% reduction).
Does Gabbard Signs, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gabbard Signs, INC. has 10 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 Gabbard Signs, INC. operate in? ▼
Gabbard Signs, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339950). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gabbard Signs, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gabbard Signs, INC. ranks #64,975 (the lower 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 Gabbard Signs, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gabbard Signs, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,500 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, El Milagro in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,500 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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