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MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. ranks #23,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$15,491
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#23,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. in Beloit, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,491. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,308 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metal Container CORP. in Riverside, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,495 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#23,308
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,491 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKERN RIDGE GROWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GENERAL ALUMINUM MAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WEST LIBERTY FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ATI POWDER METALS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ALGUS PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FARRAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24TELLURIDE STONE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23ALAFAB, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIN MEADOWS LAM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2OUT WEST BUILDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17SIEMENS GAMESA RENEW…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE SAFE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15WCC OF MAYESVILLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24FULTON THERMAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4OAKLAND STAMPING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36KROPP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NADY SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13COMPASS MINERALS OGD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MTL Manufacturing & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. sits at penalty rank #11,067 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,491 assessed).

How MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. Compares

MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.'s 1.00 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 (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2024-04-30

Last Inspection

2026-04-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,098

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $3,098 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$22,131

Current Penalty Amount

$15,491

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,640 from the initial assessment of $22,131. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $15,491 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,098 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,491 here).

Fruit of the Earth $15,491 TX Oxea Corporation $15,490 TX Metal Container CORP. $15,495 CA MJM Manufacturing, INC. $15,498 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Kern Ridge Growers, LLC 5 insp. Arvin, CA General Aluminum Manufacturing Company 5 insp. Ravenna, OH West Liberty Foods 5 insp. West Liberty, IA Bornstein Seafoods INC 5 insp. Newport, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fruit of the Earth
Grand Prairie, TX
4 inspections $15,491
Oxea Corporation
Bay City, TX
2 inspections $15,490
Metal Container CORP.
Riverside, CA
2 inspections $15,495
Mira Fashion, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
MJM Manufacturing, INC.
Miami, FL
2 inspections $15,498

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What to do with this record

Use MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 violations across 5 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 MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. have? ▼
MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,491.
How many OSHA inspections has MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. had? ▼
MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-30 and the most recent on 2026-04-08. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.? ▼
MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. has been assessed $15,491 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,131 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MTL Manufacturing & Equipment 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 MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. operate in? ▼
MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC. ranks #23,308 (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 MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MTL Manufacturing & Equipment INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,491 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metal Container CORP. in Riverside, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,495 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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