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Lincoln Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lincoln Industries has a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 11 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty77% serious
$57,220
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#4,162
of 100,495 penalized employers

Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, NE has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $57,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lincoln Industries 11 times over 13 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 10 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, General Engineering Company in Abingdon, VA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $57,250 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
76.9%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Lincoln Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lincoln Industries runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$57,220 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($57,220) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,220 $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

What the Data Says About Lincoln Industries

The federal enforcement record for Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, NE includes 11 OSHA inspections and 13 violations, translating to 1.18 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 10 (76.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $91,138 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $57,220 - a 37.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $5,202. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-11-29 to 2025-01-17, a window of roughly 13 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2011-11-29

Last Inspection

2025-01-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,202

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 11 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $5,202 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

76.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

23.1% 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

$91,138

Current Penalty Amount

$57,220

Penalty Reduction

37.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,918 from the initial assessment of $91,138. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lincoln Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lincoln Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.5
Violations 13 7.8
Total Penalty $57,220 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,202 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lincoln Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 11 inspections, including 10 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 Lincoln Industries have? ▼
Lincoln Industries has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Lincoln Industries had? ▼
Lincoln Industries has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-29 and the most recent on 2025-01-17. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lincoln Industries? ▼
Lincoln Industries has been assessed $57,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $91,138 (a 37.2% reduction).
Does Lincoln Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lincoln Industries has 10 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 Lincoln Industries operate in? ▼
Lincoln Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Lincoln Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lincoln Industries's total OSHA penalty of $57,220 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, General Engineering Company in Abingdon, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $57,250 in current penalties.

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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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 11 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.