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Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. ranks #54,651 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$5,076
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,651
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. in Sidney, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,076. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,651 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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, Sci Box, LLC in Mount Vernon, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,076 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#54,651
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,076 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIGMA PROCESSED MEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33USA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TEEN CHALLENGE OF FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29KANEMITSU LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21TEXAROME INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRAXYS PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SHAWNEE MILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRI-STATE SHEARING A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORAMPAC INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTURY PRECISION EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NUCAP US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30COMPOSITE MODULES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AUTOCAM CORP DBA AUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WONTON FOOD CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8METALWORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & B Machining, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATLANTIC FROZEN FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CREATIVE CUSTOM CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BRAVO MARBLE AND GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33Mechanical Galv-Plat…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. ranks #22,870 at $5,076 current penalty.

How Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. Compares

Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP.'s 2.00 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-07

Last Inspection

2022-02-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,538

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,538 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$20,302

Current Penalty Amount

$5,076

Penalty Reduction

75.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,226 from the initial assessment of $20,302. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $5,076 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,538 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,076 here).

Sci Box, LLC $5,076 IL Jericho Woodworks $5,076 TX Crown Precision $5,075 CA Dhaliwah Labs Illinois, LLC $5,075 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sigma Processed Meats, INC. 2 insp. Seminole, OK USA Technologies, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL Teen Challenge of Florida, INC. 2 insp. Pensacola, FL Kanemitsu LLC 2 insp. Kaunakakai, HI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sci Box, LLC
Mount Vernon, IL
2 inspections $5,076
Crown Precision
Irwindale, CA
2 inspections $5,075
Dhaliwah Labs Illinois, LLC
Bedford Park, IL
2 inspections $5,075
Stronghaven, Incorporated DBA Highland Containers
Jamestown, NC
4 inspections $5,075
Cortez Milling Company
Cortez, CO
2 inspections $5,075

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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 Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. have? ▼
Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,076.
How many OSHA inspections has Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. had? ▼
Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-07 and the most recent on 2022-02-17. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP.? ▼
Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. has been assessed $5,076 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,302 (a 75.0% reduction).
Does Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. 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 Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. operate in? ▼
Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP. ranks #54,651 (the lower 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 Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mechanical Galv-Plating CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,076 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, Sci Box, LLC in Mount Vernon, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,076 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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