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General Machine Shop, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Machine Shop, INC. ranks #44,910 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$7,107
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,910
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Machine Shop, INC. in Landover, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,107. 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 Machine Shop, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,910 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Greene Machine & Manufacturing, INC. in Macon, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,106 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#44,910
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How General Machine Shop, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows General Machine Shop, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,107 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 General Machine Shop, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPOLAR CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRIME WHEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRETIUM PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7D&D MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20KMK METAL FABRICATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27RITTAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VIAFLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRINCESS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SIMMONS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INOX MARKET AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SMITHFIELD PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21VALMIERA GLASS USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CENEX RENSSELAER TER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOPKINS LUMBER CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SERVICE WIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8APCO GRAPHICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MERLIN INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ARTISAN BAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VAN BLARCOM CLOSURES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SUN NOODLE NEW JERSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2General Machine Shop…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
General Machine Shop, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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 Machine Shop, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, General Machine Shop, INC. ranks #19,505 at $7,107 current penalty.

How General Machine Shop, INC. Compares

General Machine Shop, INC.'s 14.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-31

Last Inspection

2018-11-28

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,554

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $3,554 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$12,900

Current Penalty Amount

$7,107

Penalty Reduction

44.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,793 from the initial assessment of $12,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric General Machine Shop, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $7,107 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,554 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Machine Shop, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,107 here).

Greene Machine & Manufacturing, INC. $7,106 GA WS Dennison Cabinets, INC. $7,106 NH Showcase Kitchens, INC. $7,106 WI General Machine & Tool, INC. $7,105 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Polar CORP. 2 insp. Worcester, MA Prime Wheel Corporation 2 insp. Harbor City, CA Pretium Packaging, LLC 2 insp. Hillsborough, NJ D&D Manufacturing, INC. 2 insp. Bolingbrook, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greene Machine & Manufacturing, INC.
Macon, GA
3 inspections $7,106
WS Dennison Cabinets, INC.
Pembroke, NH
2 inspections $7,106
Showcase Kitchens, INC.
Green Bay, WI
2 inspections $7,106
Plant Science Laboratories LLC
Buffalo, NY
0 inspections $0
General Machine & Tool, INC.
Crest Hill, IL
2 inspections $7,105

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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 Machine Shop, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, General Machine Shop, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 General Machine Shop, INC. have? ▼
General Machine Shop, INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,107.
How many OSHA inspections has General Machine Shop, INC. had? ▼
General Machine Shop, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-31 and the most recent on 2018-11-28. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for General Machine Shop, INC.? ▼
General Machine Shop, INC. has been assessed $7,107 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,900 (a 44.9% reduction).
Does General Machine Shop, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. General Machine Shop, INC. has 16 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 Machine Shop, INC. operate in? ▼
General Machine Shop, 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 General Machine Shop, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Machine Shop, INC. ranks #44,910 (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 General Machine Shop, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
General Machine Shop, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,107 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, Greene Machine & Manufacturing, INC. in Macon, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,106 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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