Manufacturing · Baxley, GA

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. ranks #27,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty14% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,376
OSHA penalties: 14
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #27,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. in Baxley, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,376. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,052 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - 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, Sulphur Sheet Metal & Fabrication, INC. in Sulphur, LA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,376 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection: 14.3%
of violations were serious: #27,052
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Ips Balers Manufacturi…

$13,376
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,376 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC..

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. is the #12,615 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,376).

How Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. Compares

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.'s 4.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-01

Last Inspection

2013-04-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,459

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $4,459 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

14.3% of total

Willful

14.3% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

71.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$23,609

Current Penalty Amount

$13,376

Penalty Reduction

43.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,233 from the initial assessment of $23,609. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	14	8.0
Total Penalty	$13,376	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,459	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,376 here).

Sulphur Sheet Metal & Fabrication, INC. $13,376 LA VVF Illinois Services, LLC $13,375 IL Fresenius USA MFG INC $13,375 UT SFBC, LLC DBA Seaboard Folding Box $13,375 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Packaging Corporation of America 3 insp. Tomahawk, WI Pure Power Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Waukesha, WI Jefferson County Timber, LLC 3 insp. Fayette, MS Fic America CORP. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sulphur Sheet Metal & Fabrication, INC.

Sulphur, LA

3 inspections $13,376

VVF Illinois Services, LLC

Montgomery, IL

4 inspections $13,375

Fresenius USA MFG INC

Ogden, UT

3 inspections $13,375

SFBC, LLC DBA Seaboard Folding Box

Fitchburg, MA

2 inspections $13,375

Middle Inlet Wood Products LLC

Crivitz, WI

2 inspections $13,373

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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 Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 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 Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. have? ▼

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 2 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,376.

How many OSHA inspections has Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. had? ▼

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-01 and the most recent on 2013-04-30. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.? ▼

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. has been assessed $13,376 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,609 (a 43.3% reduction).

Does Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. has 2 serious violations, 2 willful 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 Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. operate in? ▼

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333298). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC. ranks #27,052 (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 Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ips Balers Manufacturing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $13,376 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, Sulphur Sheet Metal & Fabrication, INC. in Sulphur, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,376 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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