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Joe L. Smith JR. INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joe L. Smith JR. INC. ranks #47,680 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,510
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joe L. Smith JR. INC. in Beckley, WV has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,510. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joe L. Smith JR. INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,680 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Diversified Metal Products, INC in Idaho Falls, ID is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,510 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,680
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Joe L. Smith JR. INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joe L. Smith JR. INC. 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

$6,510 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Joe L. Smith JR. INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RC HOME SHOWCASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OZINGA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METALLIZING SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACK GOLD COMPOST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH CENTRAL STEEL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3I.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Joe L. Smith JR. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Joe L. Smith JR. INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Joe L. Smith JR. INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Joe L. Smith JR. INC. ranks #20,522 at $6,510 current penalty.

How Joe L. Smith JR. INC. Compares

Joe L. Smith JR. INC.'s 1.50 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

2

First Inspection

2017-04-12

Last Inspection

2019-08-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,255

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,255 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$8,691

Current Penalty Amount

$6,510

Penalty Reduction

25.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,181 from the initial assessment of $8,691. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Joe L. Smith JR. INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joe L. Smith JR. INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $6,510 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,255 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joe L. Smith JR. INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,510 here).

Dynamic Design & Manufacturing, INC. $6,510 CO Diversified Metal Products, INC $6,510 ID Amvac Chemical Company $6,513 AL Luttrell Engraving INC. $6,507 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

A.F.L. Quality, INC. (DBA. a.F.L. Web Printing) 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Nutrition CORP. 2 insp. Moosic, PA RC Home Showcase, INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dynamic Design & Manufacturing, INC.
Niwot, CO
3 inspections $6,510
Diversified Metal Products, INC
Idaho Falls, ID
3 inspections $6,510
American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (AmFuel)
Magnolia, AR
0 inspections $0
Century Fire Protection
Hickory, NC
0 inspections $0
Amvac Chemical Company
Axis, AL
4 inspections $6,513

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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 Joe L. Smith JR. INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joe L. Smith JR. INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 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 Joe L. Smith JR. INC. have? ▼
Joe L. Smith JR. INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Joe L. Smith JR. INC. had? ▼
Joe L. Smith JR. INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-12 and the most recent on 2019-08-21. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joe L. Smith JR. INC.? ▼
Joe L. Smith JR. INC. has been assessed $6,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,691 (a 25.1% reduction).
Does Joe L. Smith JR. INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joe L. Smith JR. 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 Joe L. Smith JR. INC. operate in? ▼
Joe L. Smith JR. INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323114). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Joe L. Smith JR. INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joe L. Smith JR. INC. ranks #47,680 (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 Joe L. Smith JR. INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joe L. Smith JR. INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,510 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Diversified Metal Products, INC in Idaho Falls, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,510 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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