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Manufacturing · Kernersville, NC

QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. ranks #92,988 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty18% serious
$500
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. in Kernersville, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,988 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kerr Concentrates INC in Salem, OR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $500 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#92,988
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 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 QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$500 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGT STONE GRANITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27PORCELEN LIMITED CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BRENTWOOD ORIGINALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SPARTECH PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23DARLING INGREDIENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BLUE BELL MATTRESS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SPECIFIED PLATING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21CLEVELAND DIE & MANU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BADGER METAL FINISHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HAYASHI TELEMPU NORT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HINKLE CHAIR COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7OSMUNDSON MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26MILLER MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9PETERSON AMERICAN CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY DUCT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17WINSTON PLYWOOD & VE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DUDEK & BOCK SPRING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2UNITED LENS COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SUNRISE LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19QMF Metal & Electron…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. sits at penalty rank #33,820 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($500 assessed).

How QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. Compares

QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC.'s 3.67 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-31

Last Inspection

2014-04-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $167 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

81.8% 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

$500

Current Penalty Amount

$500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $167 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($500 here).

Oregon Brewing CO $500 OR Echelon LLC $500 ID Clearr CORP $500 MN Morris Magnets $500 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

GT Stone Granite LLC 3 insp. Cartersville, GA Porcelen Limited Connecticut, LLC 3 insp. Hamden, CT Brentwood Originals, INC. 3 insp. Walls, MS Spartech Plastics, LLC 3 insp. Evanston, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clearr CORP
Golden Valley, MN
2 inspections $500
Morris Magnets
Monroe, WA
2 inspections $500
RR Donnelley, INC.
Logan, UT
3 inspections $500
Kerr Concentrates INC
Salem, OR
2 inspections $500
Steel Processing Company INC
Warren, MI
2 inspections $500

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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 QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 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 QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. have? ▼
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $500.
How many OSHA inspections has QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. had? ▼
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-31 and the most recent on 2014-04-28. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC.? ▼
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. has been assessed $500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, 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 QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. operate in? ▼
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332439). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC. ranks #92,988 (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 QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $500 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, Kerr Concentrates INC in Salem, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $500 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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