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General Engineering Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Engineering Company ranks #4,206 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty89% serious
$57,250
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#4,206
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Engineering Company in Abingdon, VA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected General Engineering Company 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,206 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dufeck Manufacturing Company in Denmark, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $57,248 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
#4,206
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How General Engineering Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Engineering Company runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$57,250 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 ($57,250) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,250 $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 General Engineering Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.04.313.923.533.142.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26NEW FLORENCE WOOD PR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 41SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15TANGENT TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15APACHE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15J N B MACHINING CO INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27COLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9KUEHNE CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 37FERROLOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6TIVOLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7GUAM SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23PREMIER PALLET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28HEARTLAND MILL, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32TAYLOR FARMS NEW JER…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10GULF MARINE REPAIR C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AUTOMATIC SPRING PRO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11M & C FORKLIFT SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20ALCAN PRIMARY PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6General Engineering …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19
General Engineering Company has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

General Engineering Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, General Engineering Company ranks #2,139 at $57,250 current penalty.

How General Engineering Company Compares

General Engineering Company's 3.17 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 above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2019-07-18

Last Inspection

2025-04-10

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,542

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $9,542 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$82,331

Current Penalty Amount

$57,250

Penalty Reduction

30.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,081 from the initial assessment of $82,331. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How General Engineering Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric General Engineering Company Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $57,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,542 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Engineering Company, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,250 here).

Dufeck Manufacturing Company $57,248 WI Dorsey Trailer LLC $57,244 AL Lincoln Industries $57,220 NE Quality Stone Veneer, INC. $57,200 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Concrete Systems, INC. 6 insp. Londonderry, NH New Florence Wood Products CO. 6 insp. New Florence, MO Pendleton Woolen Mills 6 insp. Washougal, WA Smithfield Foods 6 insp. Mason City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

New Fresh Bread Bake Shop
Dededo, GU
2 inspections $2,785
Dufeck Manufacturing Company
Denmark, WI
2 inspections $57,248
Dorsey Trailer LLC
Elba, AL
4 inspections $57,244
Lincoln Industries
Lincoln, NE
11 inspections $57,220
CP Industry
South el Monte, CA
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 General Engineering Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Engineering Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 6 inspections, including 17 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 General Engineering Company have? ▼
General Engineering Company has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,250.
How many OSHA inspections has General Engineering Company had? ▼
General Engineering Company has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-18 and the most recent on 2025-04-10. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Engineering Company? ▼
General Engineering Company has been assessed $57,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,331 (a 30.5% reduction).
Does General Engineering Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Engineering Company has 17 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 General Engineering Company operate in? ▼
General Engineering Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333995). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does General Engineering Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Engineering Company ranks #4,206 (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 General Engineering Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Engineering Company's total OSHA penalty of $57,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dufeck Manufacturing Company in Denmark, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $57,248 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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