Manufacturing · Latrobe, PA

JMS Fabricated Systems

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JMS Fabricated Systems ranks #37,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$9,189
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#37,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

JMS Fabricated Systems in Latrobe, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,189. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected JMS Fabricated Systems 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Bee Forest, LLC in Nelson, WI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,189 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#37,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 70/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How JMS Fabricated Systems compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows JMS Fabricated Systems runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,189 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 JMS Fabricated Systems.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.212.122.031.941.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEMMAUS FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22HITACHI ENERGY USA I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6SMART ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10GFMCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28PTC TUBULAR PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6TELSMITH, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11MALNOVE INCORPORATED…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CARDINAL PALLET CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6FXI, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6GEORGE'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12OLSON INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHEASTERN REINFOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 40L & W ENGINEERING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8THE FREEMAN CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MAGNA ENGINEERED GLASS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7RIO STONE PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21JMS Fabricated Systems, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7
JMS Fabricated Systems has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

JMS Fabricated Systems in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, JMS Fabricated Systems sits at penalty rank #16,765 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,189 assessed).

How JMS Fabricated Systems Compares

JMS Fabricated Systems's 1.40 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-10-04

Last Inspection

2025-11-25

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,838

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $1,838 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

42.9% 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

$12,719

Current Penalty Amount

$9,189

Penalty Reduction

27.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,530 from the initial assessment of $12,719. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How JMS Fabricated Systems compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric JMS Fabricated Systems Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $9,189 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,838 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for JMS Fabricated Systems, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,189 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JMS Fabricated Systems safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, JMS Fabricated Systems's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 JMS Fabricated Systems have?
JMS Fabricated Systems has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,189.
How many OSHA inspections has JMS Fabricated Systems had?
JMS Fabricated Systems has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-04 and the most recent on 2025-11-25. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JMS Fabricated Systems?
JMS Fabricated Systems has been assessed $9,189 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,719 (a 27.8% reduction).
Does JMS Fabricated Systems have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. JMS Fabricated Systems has 4 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 JMS Fabricated Systems operate in?
JMS Fabricated Systems operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does JMS Fabricated Systems rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JMS Fabricated Systems ranks #37,552 (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 JMS Fabricated Systems's safety record compare to industry average?
JMS Fabricated Systems's total OSHA penalty of $9,189 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, Bee Forest, LLC in Nelson, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,189 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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