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Manufacturing · Lockport, NY

Metal Cladding, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metal Cladding, INC. ranks #24,557 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious
$14,740
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,557
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metal Cladding, INC. in Lockport, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metal Cladding, INC. 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,557 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Crown Technology, LLC in Woodbury, GA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,738 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#24,557
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metal Cladding, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metal Cladding, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,740 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Metal Cladding, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN SIGN SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE GILMAN BROTHERS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23OLYMPIA FOOD INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PINNACLE MACHINE WOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SARATOGA FOREST MANA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32JABIL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13H.F. SINCLAIR, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ACTION COUPLING & EQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LACO WOODWORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29POREX TECHNOLOGIES C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31OHIO PAPER TUBE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DELTA GRANITE & MARB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15NIECE PRODUCTS OF KA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18INDUSTRIAL PERFORMAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MELITTA USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSAL METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Metal Cladding, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15
Metal Cladding, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Metal Cladding, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Metal Cladding, INC. ranks #11,594 at $14,740 current penalty.

How Metal Cladding, INC. Compares

Metal Cladding, INC.'s 5.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-10-30

Last Inspection

2025-12-05

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,913 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$27,993

Current Penalty Amount

$14,740

Penalty Reduction

47.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,253 from the initial assessment of $27,993. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Metal Cladding, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $14,740 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,913 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,740 here).

Bluetriton $14,740 CA New Core, INC. $14,742 TX Crown Technology, LLC $14,738 GA Supertrapp Industries, INC. $14,735 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Sign Supply 3 insp. Chesapeake, VA Mohawk Industries, INC. 3 insp. Chatsworth, GA The Gilman Brothers Company 3 insp. Gilman, CT Olympia Food Industries INC. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bluetriton
Cabazon, CA
3 inspections $14,740
New Core, INC.
Harlingen, TX
2 inspections $14,742
Crown Technology, LLC
Woodbury, GA
3 inspections $14,738
Supertrapp Industries, INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $14,735
Colmac Coil Midwest, INC.
Paxton, IL
2 inspections $14,746

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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 Metal Cladding, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metal Cladding, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Metal Cladding, INC. have? ▼
Metal Cladding, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Metal Cladding, INC. had? ▼
Metal Cladding, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-10-30 and the most recent on 2025-12-05. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metal Cladding, INC.? ▼
Metal Cladding, INC. has been assessed $14,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,993 (a 47.3% reduction).
Does Metal Cladding, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metal Cladding, INC. has 12 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 Metal Cladding, INC. operate in? ▼
Metal Cladding, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metal Cladding, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metal Cladding, INC. ranks #24,557 (the top quarter 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 Metal Cladding, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metal Cladding, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,740 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crown Technology, LLC in Woodbury, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,738 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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