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Metal Concepts, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metal Concepts, INC. ranks #74,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,240
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metal Concepts, INC. in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,240. 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 Concepts, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Panderra Nevada Enterprises LLC in Carson City, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,240 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#74,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metal Concepts, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metal Concepts, INC. runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,240 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Metal Concepts, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMISSOURI COOPERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AGRI-FAB INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HAMMOND SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BH COFFEE COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BEXAR CONCRETE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BEACON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31BOCCARD PIPE FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LCY ELASTOMERS LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12REAMES AND SON CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CONTRACT FILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLAINVILLE PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21DELTA OILFIELD TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29DUROX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MIDWAY INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ND PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALCOA FASTENING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VPET USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CRIDER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BERGSTROM CLIMATE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Metal Concepts, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Metal Concepts, INC. has 2 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 Concepts, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Metal Concepts, INC. ranks #29,130 at $2,240 current penalty.

How Metal Concepts, INC. Compares

Metal Concepts, INC.'s 7.50 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 below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-04

Last Inspection

2019-04-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,120

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,120 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

$2,240

Current Penalty Amount

$2,240

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Metal Concepts, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $2,240 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,120 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,240 here).

Si Funeral Services $2,240 MO United Gear and Machine Company, INC $2,240 CT Lane Custom Metal, INC. $2,240 LA Panderra Nevada Enterprises LLC $2,240 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Missouri Cooperage Company LLC 2 insp. Lebanon, MO Agri-Fab INC. 2 insp. Sullivan, IL Hammond Sheet Metal 2 insp. El Dorado Springs, MO BH Coffee Company, LLC 2 insp. Elmsford, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Si Funeral Services
Saint Joseph, MO
2 inspections $2,240
Estam
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
United Gear and Machine Company, INC
Suffield, CT
2 inspections $2,240
Lane Custom Metal, INC.
Lafayette, LA
2 inspections $2,240
Panderra Nevada Enterprises LLC
Carson City, NV
2 inspections $2,240

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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 Concepts, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metal Concepts, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 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 Concepts, INC. have? ▼
Metal Concepts, INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,240.
How many OSHA inspections has Metal Concepts, INC. had? ▼
Metal Concepts, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-04 and the most recent on 2019-04-04. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metal Concepts, INC.? ▼
Metal Concepts, INC. has been assessed $2,240 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Metal Concepts, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metal Concepts, 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 Concepts, INC. operate in? ▼
Metal Concepts, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metal Concepts, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metal Concepts, INC. ranks #74,484 (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 Metal Concepts, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metal Concepts, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,240 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, Panderra Nevada Enterprises LLC in Carson City, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,240 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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