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Manufacturing · Trenton, IL

KMK Metal Fabricators, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), KMK Metal Fabricators, INC ranks #4,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty96% serious
$53,832
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

KMK Metal Fabricators, INC in Trenton, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,832. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected KMK Metal Fabricators, INC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,624 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Prince Industries INC. in Batavia, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $53,845 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
96.3%
of violations were serious
#4,624
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How KMK Metal Fabricators, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows KMK Metal Fabricators, INC runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$53,832 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 KMK Metal Fabricators, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.784.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARCOUSTICS USA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY VISION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FORT MILLER FAB3 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OCEAN SPRAY CRANBERR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KMK Metal Fabricator…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

KMK Metal Fabricators, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, KMK Metal Fabricators, INC ranks #2,353 at $53,832 current penalty.

How KMK Metal Fabricators, INC Compares

KMK Metal Fabricators, INC's 13.50 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-05

Last Inspection

2018-08-23

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,916

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $26,916 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

96.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.7% 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

$92,052

Current Penalty Amount

$53,832

Penalty Reduction

41.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $38,220 from the initial assessment of $92,052. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric KMK Metal Fabricators, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 27 8.0
Total Penalty $53,832 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,916 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,832 here).

American Crystal Sugar Company $53,850 MN Delta Oil Mill $53,800 MS Gorton's INC. $53,868 MA Tubular Services, LLC $53,791 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR American Spincast, INC. 2 insp. Belton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prince Industries INC.
Batavia, IL
3 inspections $53,845
Premier Manufacturing Corporation
Henderson, TN
7 inspections $49,763
American Crystal Sugar Company
East Grand Forks, MN
5 inspections $53,850
TMD
Plainwell, MI
0 inspections $0
Delta Oil Mill
Greenwood, MS
3 inspections $53,800

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KMK Metal Fabricators, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, KMK Metal Fabricators, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 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 KMK Metal Fabricators, INC have? ▼
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,832.
How many OSHA inspections has KMK Metal Fabricators, INC had? ▼
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-05 and the most recent on 2018-08-23. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for KMK Metal Fabricators, INC? ▼
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC has been assessed $53,832 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $92,052 (a 41.5% reduction).
Does KMK Metal Fabricators, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. KMK Metal Fabricators, INC has 26 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 KMK Metal Fabricators, INC operate in? ▼
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does KMK 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, KMK Metal Fabricators, INC ranks #4,624 (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 KMK Metal Fabricators, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC's total OSHA penalty of $53,832 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prince Industries INC. in Batavia, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $53,845 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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