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Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. ranks #18,075 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$19,513
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#18,075
of 99,447 penalized employers

Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. in Washington, WV has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,513. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 5.6 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,075 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (4.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, South Bay Auto Body in Los Gatos, CA is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.6
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#18,075
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 9/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. runs far above peers (6.4x 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

$19,513 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0017.134.151.268.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOWARD COUNTY GOVERN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35SHELBY PIT STOP DBA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BUETOW AUTOMOTIVE GR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 38ALSCO INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0FOUNTAIN FUNERAL HOM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CITY OF PETERSBURG, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25SIMMONS GUN REPAIR A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 65FOLEY SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ARTS COMMISSION-NASH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1R & D MAINTENANCE SE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MUFFLER MAN # 71, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HOWARD COUNTY GOVERN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25BERGEN COUNTY ANIMAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 53MISSION INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29BRADM LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BRAKE BROTHERS 3 LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HOSPITAL COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HARRAH'S LAUNDRY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Goff Brothers Machin…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28
Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 28 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. is the #216 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($19,513).

How Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. Compares

Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC.'s 5.60 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-03-17

Last Inspection

2022-02-09

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,903

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 5.6 violations per visit. That's $3,903 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.1% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$26,548

Current Penalty Amount

$19,513

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,035 from the initial assessment of $26,548. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 1.2
Violations 28 3.8
Total Penalty $19,513 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,903 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,513 here).

Fausto Dealba $19,440 CT N.B.S. Rossano, INC. $19,404 FL US Blades $19,400 ME Consumer Product Services, LLC $19,400 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Howard County Government 5 insp. Cooksville, MD Shelby Pit Stop DBA Shelby Speed Zone 5 insp. Shelby Township, MI Buetow Automotive Group LLC DBA Car-X Auto Service 5 insp. Milwaukee, WI Alsco INC. 5 insp. Reno, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 5 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. have? ▼
Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,513.
How many OSHA inspections has Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. had? ▼
Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-17 and the most recent on 2022-02-09. This averages 5.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC.? ▼
Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. has been assessed $19,513 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,548 (a 26.5% reduction).
Does Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. has 22 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 Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. operate in? ▼
Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC. ranks #18,075 (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 Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Goff Brothers Machine and Fabrication, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,513 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (6.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Bay Auto Body in Los Gatos, CA is a similar other services employer with $0 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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