Manufacturing · Suwanee, GA

Granite Masters, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Masters, INC. ranks #4,652 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty95% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$53,544
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #4,652
of 99,447 penalized employers

Granite Masters, INC. in Suwanee, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,544. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $52,510 in back wages owed to 36 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 Granite Masters, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,652 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $52,510 in back wages owed to 36 affected workers. For comparison, Stella-Jones Corporation in Warrior, AL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $106,100 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection: 95.5%
of violations were serious: #4,652
of 99,447 penalized employers: $52,510
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 9/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $53K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($53K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Granite Masters, INC.

$53,544
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Granite Masters, INC. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,544 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Granite Masters, INC..

Granite Masters, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Granite Masters, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Granite Masters, INC. is the #2,365 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($53,544). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Granite Masters, INC. at rank #641 of 4,429 employers ($52,510 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $53,544 OSHA penalties plus $52,510 WHD back wages (49.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Granite Masters, INC. Compares

Granite Masters, INC.'s 11.00 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-08-21

Last Inspection

2018-08-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,772

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $26,772 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

95.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

4.5% 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

$89,245

Current Penalty Amount

$53,544

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$106,054

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,701 from the initial assessment of $89,245. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$52,510

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,459

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$52,510

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Granite Masters, INC. owed $52,510 in back wages to 36 employees across 1 case and 37 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 Granite Masters, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Granite Masters, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$53,544	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$26,772	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Granite Masters, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,544 here).

RCS Construction, LLC $53,550 NJ Ho Toy Noodles, INC. $53,534 MA Allied Plastics, INC. $53,576 WI Alon USA, LP $53,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Warehouse 2000 INC 2 insp. Firebaugh, CA Marshall Durbin Companies 2 insp. Hattiesburg, MS Producers Meat & Provisions, INC. 2 insp. San Diego, CA Vasq Sheetmetal LLC 2 insp. Arlington, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stella-Jones Corporation

Warrior, AL

4 inspections $106,100

United States Steel Corporation

Fairfield, AL

7 inspections $106,110

Somacis INC.

Poway, CA

2 inspections $105,920

Custom Nonwoven, INC

New Albany, MS

2 inspections $105,915

Konz Wood Products, INC.

Appleton, WI

6 inspections $105,804

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What to do with this record

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Granite Masters, INC. also carries $52,510 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 Granite Masters, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Granite Masters, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 21 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 Granite Masters, INC. have? ▼

Granite Masters, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,544.

How many OSHA inspections has Granite Masters, INC. had? ▼

Granite Masters, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-08-21 and the most recent on 2018-08-21. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Granite Masters, INC.? ▼

Granite Masters, INC. has been assessed $53,544 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $89,245 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $52,510 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Granite Masters, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Granite Masters, INC. has 21 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 Granite Masters, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Granite Masters, INC., resulting in $52,510 in back wages owed to 36 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Granite Masters, INC. operate in? ▼

Granite Masters, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). 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 Granite Masters, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Granite Masters, INC. 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 $52,510 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Granite Masters, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Granite Masters, INC. ranks #4,652 (the top 5% 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 Granite Masters, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Granite Masters, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $53,544 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stella-Jones Corporation in Warrior, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $106,100 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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