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R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. ranks #36,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty58% serious
$9,681
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#36,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. in Albany, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,681. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Well Bilt Industries, INC in Linden, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,682 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
58.3%
of violations were serious
#36,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,681 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBIGTEX TRAILERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DARLING INGREDIENTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13C. E. SHEPHERD COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ALBAUGH LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8EFFECTIVE PLAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GEIB REFINING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37KELLY RYAN EQUIPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEVES AND SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FOLIUM BIOSCIENCES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MOMENTUM MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMEREQUIP CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WOODLINE WORKS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PACIFIC STATES INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INNER-TITE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FABCO STEEL FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNIVERSAL TEXTILE TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MEZA PALLETS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ROYAL CUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PLASTIPAK PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3R & J Sheet Metal Di…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. sits at penalty rank #16,162 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,681 assessed).

How R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. Compares

R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC.'s 4.00 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-10-02

Last Inspection

2019-11-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,227

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,227 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

58.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

25.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$17,369

Current Penalty Amount

$9,681

Penalty Reduction

44.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,688 from the initial assessment of $17,369. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $9,681 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,227 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,681 here).

Kerry, INC. $9,681 GA Induplate LLC $9,681 RI The Dodge City Cooperative Exchange $9,682 KS Well Bilt Industries, INC $9,682 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bigtex Trailers 3 insp. Kingston, OK Darling Ingredients INC. 3 insp. Grapeland, TX C. E. Shepherd Company, L.P. 3 insp. Houston, TX Albaugh LLC 3 insp. Saint Joseph, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kerry, INC.
Rome, GA
2 inspections $9,681
Induplate LLC
North Providence, RI
5 inspections $9,681
The Dodge City Cooperative Exchange
Dodge City, KS
2 inspections $9,682
Well Bilt Industries, INC
Linden, NJ
3 inspections $9,682
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Melbourne, FL
2 inspections $9,680

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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 R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. have? ▼
R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,681.
How many OSHA inspections has R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. had? ▼
R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-02 and the most recent on 2019-11-15. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC.? ▼
R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. has been assessed $9,681 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,369 (a 44.3% reduction).
Does R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. has 7 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. operate in? ▼
R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC. ranks #36,006 (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 R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
R & J Sheet Metal Distributors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,681 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, Well Bilt Industries, INC in Linden, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,682 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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