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Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC ranks #4,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty62% serious
$55,119
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#4,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC in Sherman, TX has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,119. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Rocky Mountain Metal Container in Golden, CO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $55,082 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
#4,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 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 Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$55,119 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($55,119) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $55,119 $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 Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.04.518.031.545.058.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORLE BUILDING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ELECTRIC CABLE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22TREND OFFSET PRINTIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PREMIER PAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26SODECIA CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29W.R. MEADOWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PERRY FIBERGLASS PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34MOUNTAIN STATES STEE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56AL-REC LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GEORGE LAY SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16RESTECH PLASTIC MOLD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20DON EVANS OF NEVADA,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ENGINEERED MOBILE SO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE TUBE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16D-S PIPE & STEEL SUP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49PERRYMAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18EXOTIC METALS FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14CASCADE WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Kaiser Aluminum & Fa…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC is the #2,267 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($55,119).

How Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC Compares

Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC's 2.60 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-06-23

Last Inspection

2021-01-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,024

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $11,024 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

61.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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

$101,065

Current Penalty Amount

$55,119

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,946 from the initial assessment of $101,065. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $55,119 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,024 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,119 here).

Insinger Machine Company $55,110 PA Ilpea Industries INC. $55,136 OH Whirlpool Corporation - Amana Operation $55,098 IA Rocky Mountain Metal Container $55,082 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corle Building Systems, INC. 5 insp. Imler, PA Electric Cable Compounds, INC. 5 insp. Naugatuck, CT Trend Offset Printing Services, INC. 5 insp. Jacksonville, FL Premier Pan Company, INC. 5 insp. Crescent, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Insinger Machine Company
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $55,110
Ilpea Industries INC.
Aurora, OH
2 inspections $55,136
Whirlpool Corporation - Amana Operation
Amana, IA
8 inspections $55,098
Fitness Resource
Plainview, NY
0 inspections $0
Rocky Mountain Metal Container
Golden, CO
5 inspections $55,082

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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 Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC have? ▼
Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,119.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC had? ▼
Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-23 and the most recent on 2021-01-27. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC? ▼
Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC has been assessed $55,119 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $101,065 (a 45.5% reduction).
Does Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC has 8 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 Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC operate in? ▼
Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC ranks #4,452 (the top 5% 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 Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $55,119 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rocky Mountain Metal Container in Golden, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $55,082 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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