Manufacturing · Monticello, KY

Monticello Machine Shop INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Monticello Machine Shop INC ranks #64,338 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$3,550
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#64,338
of 99,447 penalized employers

Monticello Machine Shop INC in Monticello, KY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Monticello Machine Shop INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,338 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Group Manufacturing Services, INC. in Tempe, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,550 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#64,338
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Monticello Machine Shop INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Monticello Machine Shop INC runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,550 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% 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 Monticello Machine Shop INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0022.344.566.889.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOODMAN MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 85EAST ALABAMA LUMBER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CUSTOM NONWOVEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SEATEX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CORE & MAIN LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BLUE DOLPHIN ENERGY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CORE PLASTECH INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CONCRETE SPECIALTIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUCKLEBERRY ROASTERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10W.Y. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMERICAN STITCHCO, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SINTON DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MASTERACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G.P.R. COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30JUNK STAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIAMOND WIPES INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FUEL CELLS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SARITA'S TORTILLA FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HELMARK STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31Monticello Machine S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Monticello Machine Shop INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Monticello Machine Shop INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Monticello Machine Shop INC is the #26,072 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,550).

How Monticello Machine Shop INC Compares

Monticello Machine Shop INC's 3.00 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 (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-09-09

Last Inspection

2014-10-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,775 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$4,900

Current Penalty Amount

$3,550

Penalty Reduction

27.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,350 from the initial assessment of $4,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Monticello Machine Shop INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Monticello Machine Shop INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $3,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,775 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Monticello Machine Shop INC, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,550 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monticello Machine Shop INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Monticello Machine Shop INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Monticello Machine Shop INC have?
Monticello Machine Shop INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Monticello Machine Shop INC had?
Monticello Machine Shop INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-09 and the most recent on 2014-10-20. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Monticello Machine Shop INC?
Monticello Machine Shop INC has been assessed $3,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,900 (a 27.6% reduction).
Does Monticello Machine Shop INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Monticello Machine Shop INC has 2 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 Monticello Machine Shop INC operate in?
Monticello Machine Shop 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 Monticello Machine Shop INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Monticello Machine Shop INC ranks #64,338 (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 Monticello Machine Shop INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Monticello Machine Shop INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,550 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, Group Manufacturing Services, INC. in Tempe, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,550 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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