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Hercules Sheet Metal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hercules Sheet Metal ranks #48,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,384
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#48,327
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hercules Sheet Metal in Chalmette, LA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,384. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hercules Sheet Metal 3 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,327 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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, Steel Service Corporation in Flowood, MS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,385 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,327
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hercules Sheet Metal compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hercules Sheet Metal runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,384 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hercules Sheet Metal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASTA MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL CONVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NASHVILLE WIRE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HALL MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BEST MAID COOKIE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HIGHLINE WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KEPHACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28WERNER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAP GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TUUCI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHURE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WIELAND CHASE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODEO PLASTIC BAG & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CUSTOM DESIGNS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORRUGATED SUPPLIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FRANCES TODD INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25VORTEQ COIL FINISHER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LEMASTER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Hercules Sheet Metal, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Hercules Sheet Metal has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Hercules Sheet Metal in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hercules Sheet Metal is the #20,738 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,384).

How Hercules Sheet Metal Compares

Hercules Sheet Metal's 0.67 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-04-06

Last Inspection

2025-03-28

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,128

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,128 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$10,640

Current Penalty Amount

$6,384

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,256 from the initial assessment of $10,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hercules Sheet Metal compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hercules Sheet Metal Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $6,384 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,128 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hercules Sheet Metal, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,384 here).

Glebar Operating LLC $6,384 NJ Florida Fabrication, INC. $6,384 FL Materia Millwork LLC $6,385 MA Steel Service Corporation $6,385 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pasta Montana, LLC 3 insp. Great Falls, MT International Converter LLC 3 insp. Caldwell, OH Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Company, LLC 3 insp. Lebanon, TN Hall Manufacturing, LLC 3 insp. North Little Rock, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glebar Operating LLC
Ramsey, NJ
2 inspections $6,384
Florida Fabrication, INC.
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $6,384
Materia Millwork LLC
Avon, MA
2 inspections $6,385
Steel Service Corporation
Flowood, MS
2 inspections $6,385
Openwater Seafood LLC
Orlando, FL
2 inspections $6,385

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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 Hercules Sheet Metal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hercules Sheet Metal's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 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 Hercules Sheet Metal have? ▼
Hercules Sheet Metal has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,384.
How many OSHA inspections has Hercules Sheet Metal had? ▼
Hercules Sheet Metal has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-06 and the most recent on 2025-03-28. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hercules Sheet Metal? ▼
Hercules Sheet Metal has been assessed $6,384 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,640 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Hercules Sheet Metal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hercules Sheet Metal has 2 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 Hercules Sheet Metal operate in? ▼
Hercules Sheet Metal operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hercules Sheet Metal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hercules Sheet Metal ranks #48,327 (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 Hercules Sheet Metal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hercules Sheet Metal's total OSHA penalty of $6,384 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, Steel Service Corporation in Flowood, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,385 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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