Manufacturing · Arlington, TX

General Motors

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), General Motors ranks #47,262 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,630
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #47,262
of 99,447 penalized employers

General Motors in Arlington, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,630. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $25,058 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. 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 Motors 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,262 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $25,058 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. For comparison, Shaw Bakers LLC in San Leandro, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,690 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #47,262
of 99,447 penalized employers: $25,058
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 85/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $25K in back wages owed across 15 WHD cases ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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General Motors

$6,630
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows General Motors runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,630 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Motors.

General Motors has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Motors in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, General Motors ranks #20,375 at $6,630 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, General Motors ranks #1,305 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($25,058).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,630 OSHA penalties plus $25,058 WHD back wages (79.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How General Motors Compares

General Motors's 0.67 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-10-07

Last Inspection

2024-08-07

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,210 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,472

Current Penalty Amount

$6,630

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$31,688

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,842 from the initial assessment of $9,472. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$25,058

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$3,580

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,671

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that General Motors owed $25,058 in back wages to 7 employees across 15 cases and 14 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	General Motors	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	2	8.0
Total Penalty	$6,630	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,210	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for General Motors, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,630 here).

TDC Manufacturing, INC. $6,630 PA Live Watersports, LLC. $6,630 FL Sogefi USA, INC. $6,630 WV Chromaflo Technologies CORP $6,630 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Container Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Milton, PA R. Stresau Laboratory, INC. 3 insp. Spooner, WI FBS Manufacturing CORP. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Zaro Bake Shop, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ethan Allen Operations, INC

Beecher Falls, VT

2 inspections $31,689

Shaw Bakers LLC

San Leandro, CA

3 inspections $31,690

Baldwin Filters INC

Kearney, NE

2 inspections $31,686

Milk Specialties Global

Wautoma, WI

10 inspections $31,681

RDS Manufacturing, Inc

Broken Arrow, OK

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use General Motors's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare General Motors against Ethan Allen Operations, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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General Motors also carries $25,058 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Motors safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, General Motors's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Motors have? ▼

General Motors has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,630.

How many OSHA inspections has General Motors had? ▼

General Motors has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-07 and the most recent on 2024-08-07. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for General Motors? ▼

General Motors has been assessed $6,630 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,472 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $25,058 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does General Motors have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. General Motors has 1 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.

Has General Motors been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 15 enforcement cases against General Motors, resulting in $25,058 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does General Motors operate in? ▼

General Motors operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if General Motors owes me wages? ▼

If you believe General Motors owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $25,058 in back wages owed by this employer across 15 cases.

Where does General Motors rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, General Motors ranks #47,262 (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 Motors's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

General Motors's total OSHA penalty of $6,630 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Shaw Bakers LLC in San Leandro, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,690 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.