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Manufacturing · Mobile, AL

Precision Metal Finishing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Precision Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #42,490 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$7,740
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#42,490
of 99,447 penalized employers

Precision Metal Finishing, INC. in Mobile, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Precision Metal Finishing, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,490 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conspec, INC. in Wichita, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,740 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#42,490
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 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 Precision Metal Finishing, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,740 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Precision Metal Finishing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKYOEI STEEL AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27CVR COMMON SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTEPLAST GROUP CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ACI PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VIKING YACHT COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GENERAL PLASTICS & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIO VALLEY CANNING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12GORMAN BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19KELLOGG NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POWELL ELECTRICAL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J M MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CURTIN MARITIME CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VICTAULIC COMPANY OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & R WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COPPER HARBOR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SUPERIOR METAL STAMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30Precision Metal Fini…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Precision Metal Finishing, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Precision Metal Finishing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Precision Metal Finishing, INC. sits at penalty rank #18,604 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($7,740 assessed).

How Precision Metal Finishing, INC. Compares

Precision Metal Finishing, INC.'s 5.33 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-11-04

Last Inspection

2023-01-10

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,580

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $2,580 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$11,600

Current Penalty Amount

$7,740

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,860 from the initial assessment of $11,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Precision Metal Finishing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $7,740 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,580 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,740 here).

Conspec, INC. $7,740 KS QSR Corporation $7,740 CT Victoria Precision Products, INC. $7,741 TX Mule Hide Manufacturing CO., INC. $7,742 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kyoei Steel America LLC 3 insp. Vinton, TX CVR Common Services, LLC 3 insp. Wynnewood, OK Inteplast Group Corporation 3 insp. Westborough, MA Aci Plastics INC. 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Conspec, INC.
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $7,740
QSR Corporation
Hartford, CT
3 inspections $7,740
Great American Cookies
Clarksville, TN
0 inspections $0
Victoria Precision Products, INC.
Inez, TX
2 inspections $7,741
Mule Hide Manufacturing CO., INC.
Cornell, WI
2 inspections $7,742

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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 Precision Metal Finishing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Precision Metal Finishing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 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 Precision Metal Finishing, INC. have? ▼
Precision Metal Finishing, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Precision Metal Finishing, INC. had? ▼
Precision Metal Finishing, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-04 and the most recent on 2023-01-10. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Precision Metal Finishing, INC.? ▼
Precision Metal Finishing, INC. has been assessed $7,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,600 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Precision Metal Finishing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Precision Metal Finishing, 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 Precision Metal Finishing, INC. operate in? ▼
Precision Metal Finishing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Precision Metal Finishing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Precision Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #42,490 (the upper 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 Precision Metal Finishing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Precision Metal Finishing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,740 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, Conspec, INC. in Wichita, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,740 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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