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Manufacturing · Jamul, CA

Mike's Metal Works, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mike's Metal Works, INC. ranks #16,830 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty23% serious
$20,715
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,830
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mike's Metal Works, INC. in Jamul, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,715. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mike's Metal Works, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,830 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Dynamic Cabinet Designs in Chatsworth, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,715 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
22.7%
of violations were serious
#16,830
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mike's Metal Works, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mike's Metal Works, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,715 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mike's Metal Works, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTYSON FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHELL CHEMICAL LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STELLAR SNACKS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CRAFTSMEN INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLEETWOOD HOMES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13KINGSPAN INSULATED P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18D'ARCY LABORATORIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEERLESS PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E-Z SPUDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HARTSON ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DAVID PRICE METAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHEMTRADE SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4S.I. SHREVEPORT CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WILEN VEGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SOMETHING SWEET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLOBAL FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KEENEY MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORMA PRECISION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUFFALO QUALITY FEED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Mike's Metal Works, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Mike's Metal Works, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Mike's Metal Works, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Mike's Metal Works, INC. ranks #8,155 at $20,715 current penalty.

How Mike's Metal Works, INC. Compares

Mike's Metal Works, INC.'s 11.00 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-05-31

Last Inspection

2022-06-09

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,358

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $10,358 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

22.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

77.3% 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

$41,310

Current Penalty Amount

$20,715

Penalty Reduction

49.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,595 from the initial assessment of $41,310. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Mike's Metal Works, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $20,715 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,358 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,715 here).

Bijol and Spices INC. $20,717 FL Sappi North America $20,713 ME Tem, INC. $20,711 ME Mac Manufacturing DBA Saturn Manufacturing DBA Aeronautical Electric $20,720 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Tyson Foods INC. 2 insp. Hutchinson, KS Shell Chemical LP 2 insp. Deer Park, TX Stellar Snacks, LLC. 2 insp. Carson City, NV Craftsmen Industries INC 2 insp. Saint Charles, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dynamic Cabinet Designs
Chatsworth, CA
2 inspections $20,715
Bijol and Spices INC.
Miami, FL
3 inspections $20,717
Sappi North America
Skowhegan, ME
6 inspections $20,713
Tem, INC.
Buxton, ME
2 inspections $20,711
Sheppard Performance Group, Inc
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0

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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 Mike's Metal Works, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mike's Metal Works, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Mike's Metal Works, INC. have? ▼
Mike's Metal Works, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,715.
How many OSHA inspections has Mike's Metal Works, INC. had? ▼
Mike's Metal Works, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-31 and the most recent on 2022-06-09. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mike's Metal Works, INC.? ▼
Mike's Metal Works, INC. has been assessed $20,715 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,310 (a 49.9% reduction).
Does Mike's Metal Works, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mike's Metal Works, INC. has 5 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 Mike's Metal Works, INC. operate in? ▼
Mike's 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 Mike's 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, Mike's Metal Works, INC. ranks #16,830 (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 Mike's Metal Works, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mike's Metal Works, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,715 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dynamic Cabinet Designs in Chatsworth, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,715 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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