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Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. ranks #14,668 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$23,298
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#14,668
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. in Schofield, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,298. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,668 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Impact Glass Services, LLC in Miami, FL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#14,668
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,298 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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 Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRYSMIAN CABLES AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VENTURE METALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39THOMA-SEA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COATINGS AND ADHESIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DSM METAL FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ZAMMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELSA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALDWIN PAVING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HI-VAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SAS AUTOMOTIVE USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DE WAFELBAKKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAIRD MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PLASTICRAFT MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIOLBASSA PROVISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAXTER HEALTHCARE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HISTORY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21Gordon Aluminum Indu…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. ranks #7,170 at $23,298 current penalty.

How Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. Compares

Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC.'s 4.00 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-08-03

Last Inspection

2024-08-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,766

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $7,766 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$48,470

Current Penalty Amount

$23,298

Penalty Reduction

51.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,172 from the initial assessment of $48,470. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $23,298 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,766 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,298 here).

Ellison Brewery & Spirits $23,300 MI North American Packaging $23,300 PA Sun Mountain, INC. $23,300 CO Price Industries, INC $23,300 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC 3 insp. Scottsville, TX Bucks County Shutters LLC 3 insp. Warminster, PA Venture Metals, L.L.C. 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Becon, INC. 3 insp. Bloomfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ellison Brewery & Spirits
East Lansing, MI
6 inspections $23,300
North American Packaging
Milford, PA
2 inspections $23,300
Sun Mountain, INC.
Berthoud, CO
3 inspections $23,300
Price Industries, INC
Suwanee, GA
2 inspections $23,300
Impact Glass Services, LLC
Miami, FL
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 Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. have? ▼
Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,298.
How many OSHA inspections has Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. had? ▼
Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-03 and the most recent on 2024-08-05. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC.? ▼
Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. has been assessed $23,298 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,470 (a 51.9% reduction).
Does Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. has 8 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 Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331318). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC. ranks #14,668 (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 Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gordon Aluminum Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,298 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Impact Glass Services, LLC in Miami, FL is a similar manufacturing 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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