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Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #28,541 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious
$12,608
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#28,541
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. in Columbus, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,608. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,541 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JP Lillis Enterprises, INC. in Rumford, RI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,612 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#28,541
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,608 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.914.726.538.350.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIDOR USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37ORBIS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22JELD-WEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTERCONTINENTAL PAC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33MALCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WABASH NATIONAL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22ALPHA WELDING & BOAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ALL AMERICAN PET PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23VEKA WEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16XTREME MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TEMPERATSURE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11PILKINGTON NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 48PERDUE FARMS INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ROSEBURG FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MICHIGAN SUGAR CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23PRINTDROPPER INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MAIN STREET GOURMET,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8CLOUGHERTY PACKING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16TRIBECA OVEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Industrial Metal Fab…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #13,246 at $12,608 current penalty.

How Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. Compares

Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.'s 3.60 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-05-16

Last Inspection

2018-09-14

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,522

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $2,522 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$23,885

Current Penalty Amount

$12,608

Penalty Reduction

47.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,277 from the initial assessment of $23,885. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $12,608 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,522 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,608 here).

Olson Industries, INC. $12,609 NE Boss Display $12,607 OH Brug LLC $12,607 HI JP Lillis Enterprises, INC. $12,612 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bridor USA, INC. 5 insp. Vineland, NJ Orbis Corporation 5 insp. Osage City, KS Jeld-Wen, INC. 5 insp. Garland, TX Intercontinental Packaging, INC. 5 insp. Opelika, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Olson Industries, INC.
Atkinson, NE
5 inspections $12,609
Boss Display
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $12,607
Brug LLC
Aiea, HI
2 inspections $12,607
JP Lillis Enterprises, INC.
Rumford, RI
2 inspections $12,612
Jabat, INC.
Olney, IL
3 inspections $12,613

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What to do with this record

Use Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. have? ▼
Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,608.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. had? ▼
Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-16 and the most recent on 2018-09-14. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.? ▼
Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. has been assessed $12,608 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,885 (a 47.2% reduction).
Does Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. has 10 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 Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. operate in? ▼
Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. 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 Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #28,541 (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 Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Metal Fabricators, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,608 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, JP Lillis Enterprises, INC. in Rumford, RI is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,612 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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