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Galco International, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Galco International, LTD ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$3,150
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Galco International, LTD in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Galco International, LTD 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Freudenberg Household Products LP in Aurora, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,150 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
17.6%
of violations were serious
#67,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Galco International, LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Galco International, LTD runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$3,150 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Galco International, LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations cited3M COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OCEAN SASH & DOOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39D & D SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42N & S SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY STONE VENEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48HANKINS LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STONE ATLANTA COUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12IPG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CELLU TISSUE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TEXTOOL COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36EPIX TUBE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACUR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRIL-QUIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MNDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CMC POLYMERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17VALLEY FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACCURATE FAB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ICICLE SEAFOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRESH & READY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RESIDENTIAL DESIGN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Galco International,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Galco International, LTD has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Galco International, LTD in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Galco International, LTD sits at penalty rank #26,912 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,150 assessed).

How Galco International, LTD Compares

Galco International, LTD's 8.50 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 (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-06

Last Inspection

2011-04-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $1,575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

17.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

82.4% 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

$6,850

Current Penalty Amount

$3,150

Penalty Reduction

54.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,700 from the initial assessment of $6,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Galco International, LTD compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Galco International, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $3,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,575 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Galco International, LTD, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,150 here).

Hilex Poly, INC. $3,150 VA Nanotech Energy, INC $3,150 CA Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding CORP. $3,150 MA Turfco Manufacturing INC $3,150 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

3m Company 2 insp. Menomonie, WI Ocean Sash & Door, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA D & D Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA N & S Supply 2 insp. Milton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nanotech Energy, INC
Chico, CA
2 inspections $3,150
Claas Omaha, INC.
Omaha, NE
3 inspections $3,150
Rio Tinto Kennecott
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $3,150
Freudenberg Household Products LP
Aurora, IL
3 inspections $3,150
Thermotron Industries INC
Holland, MI
2 inspections $3,150

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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 Galco International, LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Galco International, LTD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Galco International, LTD have? ▼
Galco International, LTD has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Galco International, LTD had? ▼
Galco International, LTD has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-06 and the most recent on 2011-04-11. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Galco International, LTD? ▼
Galco International, LTD has been assessed $3,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,850 (a 54.0% reduction).
Does Galco International, LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Galco International, LTD has 3 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 Galco International, LTD operate in? ▼
Galco International, LTD operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 316999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Galco International, LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Galco International, LTD ranks #67,184 (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 Galco International, LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Galco International, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $3,150 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, Freudenberg Household Products LP in Aurora, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,150 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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