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Manufacturing · MT. Sterling, KY

Lexington Metal Systems, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lexington Metal Systems, LLC ranks #2,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty84% serious
$79,000
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lexington Metal Systems, LLC in MT. Sterling, KY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $79,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lexington Metal Systems, LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 were classified as serious - 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, Pollard Lumber CO., INC. in Appling, GA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $79,027 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
84.0%
of violations were serious
#2,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lexington Metal Systems, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lexington Metal Systems, LLC runs far above peers (5.0x 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

$79,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($79,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $79,000 $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 Lexington Metal Systems, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.710.81825.132.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIBRACOUSTIC USA, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DAMON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SHANNON PACKAGING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOCUS DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29SALM PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21STYLEX SEATING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIELAFF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DEERE COMPONENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAMLET, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ALUCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EMERALD CAROLINA CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21VOYLES OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19COASTAL WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARRY-ON TRAILER COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ODOM'S TENNESSEE PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Lexington Metal Syst…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Lexington Metal Systems, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Lexington Metal Systems, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Lexington Metal Systems, LLC sits at penalty rank #1,345 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($79,000 assessed).

How Lexington Metal Systems, LLC Compares

Lexington Metal Systems, LLC's 8.33 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 far above peers (5.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-11-19

Last Inspection

2014-10-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $26,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

84.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

16.0% 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

$159,250

Current Penalty Amount

$79,000

Penalty Reduction

50.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $80,250 from the initial assessment of $159,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lexington Metal Systems, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lexington Metal Systems, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $79,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lexington Metal Systems, LLC, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($79,000 here).

Taylor Farms Retail, INC. $79,010 CA Pollard Lumber CO., INC. $79,027 GA New Angus, LLC $79,040 SD Pallflex Company $79,073 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vibracoustic USA, INC. / Vibracoustic North America, L.P., Limited Partnership 3 insp. Manchester, NH Asap Pallets Inc. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Damon Industries 3 insp. Sparks, NV Shannon Packaging CO. 3 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Taylor Farms Retail, INC.
San Juan Bautista, CA
8 inspections $79,010
Pollard Lumber CO., INC.
Appling, GA
5 inspections $79,027
New Angus, LLC
Aberdeen, SD
7 inspections $79,040
JP Technology Inc.
Swedesboro, NJ
2 inspections $21,720
Pallflex Company
Putnam, CT
2 inspections $79,073

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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 Lexington Metal Systems, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lexington Metal Systems, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 21 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 Lexington Metal Systems, LLC have? ▼
Lexington Metal Systems, LLC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $79,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Lexington Metal Systems, LLC had? ▼
Lexington Metal Systems, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-19 and the most recent on 2014-10-23. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lexington Metal Systems, LLC? ▼
Lexington Metal Systems, LLC has been assessed $79,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $159,250 (a 50.4% reduction).
Does Lexington Metal Systems, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lexington Metal Systems, LLC has 21 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 Lexington Metal Systems, LLC operate in? ▼
Lexington Metal Systems, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lexington Metal Systems, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lexington Metal Systems, LLC ranks #2,580 (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 Lexington Metal Systems, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lexington Metal Systems, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $79,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pollard Lumber CO., INC. in Appling, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $79,027 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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