Manufacturing · Lexington, SC

Metal Works INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metal Works INC ranks #85,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,078
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #85,526
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metal Works INC in Lexington, SC 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: $1,078. 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 Works INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #85,526 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, GM Flint Metal Center in Flint, MI is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $1,080 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #85,526
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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Metal Works INC

$1,078
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Metal Works INC runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,078 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Works INC.

Metal Works 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 Works INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Metal Works INC ranks #32,135 at $1,078 current penalty.

How Metal Works INC Compares

Metal Works 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 runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-15

Last Inspection

2012-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$359

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $359 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

6.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,078

Penalty Reduction

44.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $872 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Metal Works INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	15	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,078	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$359	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,078 here).

STP Products Manufacturing Company $1,077 OH GM Flint Metal Center $1,080 MI Brunetti's, INC. $1,080 WV Moretta Diaz CORP $1,080 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring INC. 3 insp. Monticello, AR Tripak Industrial USA, LLC 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company 3 insp. New Britain, CT Empire Kosher Poultry, INC. 3 insp. Mifflintown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hudson Community Enterprise

Jersey City, NJ

0 inspections $0

STP Products Manufacturing Company

Vandalia, OH

2 inspections $1,077

GM Flint Metal Center

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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 Works INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Metal Works INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Works INC have? ▼

Metal Works INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,078.

How many OSHA inspections has Metal Works INC had? ▼

Metal Works INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-15 and the most recent on 2012-11-08. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Metal Works INC? ▼

Metal Works INC has been assessed $1,078 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 44.7% reduction).

Does Metal Works INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Metal Works INC has 10 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Works INC operate in? ▼

Metal Works 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 Works INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metal Works INC ranks #85,526 (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 Works INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Metal Works INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,078 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, GM Flint Metal Center in Flint, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,080 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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