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Globe Machine MFG CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Globe Machine MFG CO INC ranks #74,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty11% serious
$2,280
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Globe Machine MFG CO INC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Globe Machine MFG CO INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,030 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Mutual Materials in Tacoma, WA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,280 in current penalties.

6.3
violations per inspection
10.5%
of violations were serious
#74,030
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Globe Machine MFG CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Globe Machine MFG CO INC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,280 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Globe Machine MFG CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENCORE INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J & J SNACK FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE MOCHI ICE CREAM …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MILLERCOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MATCOR METAL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MARTIN FOUNDRY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31BRUCE FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31WESTERN INDUSTRIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6VISUAL PAK COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BANKER STEEL NJ, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MCGILL SEPTIC TANK CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DIMENSIONAL METALS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DENSO AIR SYSTEMS MI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WATSONTOWN BRICK COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GASTON & WYATT LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MD AIRFOILS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29REGENEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SUPERIOR TRAILERS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29Globe Machine MFG CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19
Globe Machine MFG CO INC has 3 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.

Globe Machine MFG CO INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Globe Machine MFG CO INC ranks #29,001 at $2,280 current penalty.

How Globe Machine MFG CO INC Compares

Globe Machine MFG CO INC's 6.33 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 well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-06

Last Inspection

2014-03-14

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$760

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. That's $760 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

10.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.5% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

78.9% 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

$2,280

Current Penalty Amount

$2,280

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Globe Machine MFG CO INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Globe Machine MFG CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $2,280 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $760 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Globe Machine MFG CO INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,280 here).

Air Systems Sheet Metal Company, INC $2,280 WV Hedwin Corporation $2,280 MD Rexco Met DBA Rexco $2,280 CA E I Microcircuits $2,280 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Encore Industries INC. 3 insp. Cambridge, OH J & J Snack Foods CORP. 3 insp. Alsip, IL The Mochi Ice Cream Company 3 insp. Vernon, CA Millercoors, LLC 3 insp. Golden, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Air Systems Sheet Metal Company, INC
Hurricane, WV
3 inspections $2,280
Hedwin Corporation
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $2,280
Rexco Met DBA Rexco
Ontario, CA
2 inspections $2,280
Mutual Materials
Tacoma, WA
2 inspections $2,280
E I Microcircuits
ST Peter, MN
2 inspections $2,280

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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 Globe Machine MFG CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Globe Machine MFG CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Globe Machine MFG CO INC have? ▼
Globe Machine MFG CO INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Globe Machine MFG CO INC had? ▼
Globe Machine MFG CO INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-06 and the most recent on 2014-03-14. This averages 6.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Globe Machine MFG CO INC? ▼
Globe Machine MFG CO INC has been assessed $2,280 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Globe Machine MFG CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Globe Machine MFG CO INC has 2 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Globe Machine MFG CO INC operate in? ▼
Globe Machine MFG CO INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Globe Machine MFG CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Globe Machine MFG CO INC ranks #74,030 (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 Globe Machine MFG CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Globe Machine MFG CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,280 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, Mutual Materials in Tacoma, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,280 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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