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Gray Machine & Welding INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gray Machine & Welding INC. ranks #33,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$10,744
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gray Machine & Welding INC. in Rock Island, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,744. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gray Machine & Welding INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Manufacturing Development INC in Cheney, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,745 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#33,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gray Machine & Welding INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gray Machine & Welding INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,744 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Gray Machine & Welding INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.637.255.874.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMGRAPH PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 71KITTYHAWK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20IFS FILING SYSTEMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GENERAL DYNAMIC NASSCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5INTAT PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MARINE MAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BAKEWISE BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NATIONAL OILWELL VAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WALKER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SMITHFIELD FARMLAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LAYERZERO POWER SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CAST-RITE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CARDWELL LUMBER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PACE INDUSTRIES GRAF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COCA COLA REFRESHMENTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BEST PRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14DYNACAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WESLEY ALLEN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ROYSTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29MBA BUILDING SUPPLIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Gray Machine & Weldi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Gray Machine & Welding INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Gray Machine & Welding INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Gray Machine & Welding INC. sits at penalty rank #15,034 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,744 assessed).

How Gray Machine & Welding INC. Compares

Gray Machine & Welding INC.'s 1.33 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-08-27

Last Inspection

2025-01-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,581

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,581 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$11,904

Current Penalty Amount

$10,744

Penalty Reduction

9.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,160 from the initial assessment of $11,904. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gray Machine & Welding INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gray Machine & Welding INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $10,744 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,581 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gray Machine & Welding INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,744 here).

Lakeshore Pallet, INC. $10,744 WI Sukup Steel Structures LLC $10,743 PA Manufacturing Development INC $10,745 KS Kalmont Distributors INC $10,745 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Amgraph Packaging, INC. 3 insp. Versailles, CT Kittyhawk, INC. 3 insp. Garden Grove, CA Ifs Filing Systems LLC 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI General Dynamic Nassco 3 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lakeshore Pallet, INC.
Howards Grove, WI
4 inspections $10,744
Sukup Steel Structures LLC
Ambridge, PA
3 inspections $10,743
Mid-Tenn Metal Exchange, Inc.
Murfreesboro, TN
0 inspections $0
Manufacturing Development INC
Cheney, KS
2 inspections $10,745
Kalmont Distributors INC
Kalispell, MT
2 inspections $10,745

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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 Gray Machine & Welding INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gray Machine & Welding INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Gray Machine & Welding INC. have? ▼
Gray Machine & Welding INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,744.
How many OSHA inspections has Gray Machine & Welding INC. had? ▼
Gray Machine & Welding INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-27 and the most recent on 2025-01-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gray Machine & Welding INC.? ▼
Gray Machine & Welding INC. has been assessed $10,744 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,904 (a 9.7% reduction).
Does Gray Machine & Welding INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gray Machine & Welding INC. has 3 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 Gray Machine & Welding INC. operate in? ▼
Gray Machine & Welding INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gray Machine & Welding INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gray Machine & Welding INC. ranks #33,035 (the upper 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 Gray Machine & Welding INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gray Machine & Welding INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,744 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, Manufacturing Development INC in Cheney, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,745 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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