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GKN Sinter Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), GKN Sinter Metals, INC. ranks #15,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$21,640
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#15,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

GKN Sinter Metals, INC. in Gallipolis, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,640. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected GKN Sinter Metals, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,992 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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. For comparison, Flexoprint, INC in Baldwin, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $21,638 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#15,992
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How GKN Sinter Metals, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows GKN Sinter Metals, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,640 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 GKN Sinter Metals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LA TERRA FINA USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PRINCE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WM. STEINEN MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12COASTAL PLATING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40CARDINAL SCALE MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KFH INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CARROLLTON WOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CENTER ETHANOL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PHELPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE SHREDDER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HART - CLAYTON INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CBC LATROBE ACQUISIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SUSCON, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ILLINOIS FABRICATORS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17IRRITEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2G.C. EVANS SALES & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17BUCKHEAD MEAT OF DAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MATRIX METALS LLC DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19GKN Sinter Metals, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
GKN Sinter Metals, INC. has 3 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.

GKN Sinter Metals, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, GKN Sinter Metals, INC. ranks #7,780 at $21,640 current penalty.

How GKN Sinter Metals, INC. Compares

GKN Sinter Metals, INC.'s 3.33 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-14

Last Inspection

2013-02-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,213

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $7,213 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$39,200

Current Penalty Amount

$21,640

Penalty Reduction

44.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,560 from the initial assessment of $39,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How GKN Sinter Metals, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric GKN Sinter Metals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $21,640 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,213 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for GKN Sinter Metals, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,640 here).

Cellone Bakery, INC. $21,642 PA Flexoprint, INC $21,638 WI Forged Metals INC $21,635 CA Burpee Materials Technology $21,647 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Romeoville, IL LA Terra Fina USA, LLC 3 insp. Union City, CA Prince Industries INC. 3 insp. Batavia, IL WM. Steinen MFG. CO. 3 insp. Parsippany, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cellone Bakery, INC.
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $21,642
Flexoprint, INC
Baldwin, WI
4 inspections $21,638
Forged Metals INC
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $21,635
Northern Lights
Portland, OR
0 inspections $0
Burpee Materials Technology
Eatontown, NJ
2 inspections $21,647

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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 GKN Sinter Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, GKN Sinter Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 GKN Sinter Metals, INC. have? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,640.
How many OSHA inspections has GKN Sinter Metals, INC. had? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-14 and the most recent on 2013-02-20. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for GKN Sinter Metals, INC.? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals, INC. has been assessed $21,640 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,200 (a 44.8% reduction).
Does GKN Sinter Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. GKN Sinter Metals, INC. has 9 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 GKN Sinter Metals, INC. operate in? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does GKN Sinter Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, GKN Sinter Metals, INC. ranks #15,992 (the top quarter 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 GKN Sinter Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
GKN Sinter Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,640 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flexoprint, INC in Baldwin, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,638 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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