Manufacturing · Selma, AL

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. ranks #16,348 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$21,205
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #16,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. in Selma, AL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,205. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,348 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Rust-Oleum Corporation in Pleasant Prairie, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $21,206 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection: 59.1%
of violations were serious: #16,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.

$21,205
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$21,205 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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. L. Zeigler CO., INC..

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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. L. Zeigler CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. is the #7,954 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,205).

How R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. Compares

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.'s 4.40 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-15

Last Inspection

2023-12-04

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,241

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $4,241 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

59.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

31.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$37,851

Current Penalty Amount

$21,205

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,646 from the initial assessment of $37,851. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$21,205	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,241	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for R. L. Zeigler CO., INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,205 here).

Vacuum Process Engineering, INC. $21,205 CA Rust-Oleum Corporation $21,206 WI Stellar Printing INC. $21,207 NY United Packaging INC $21,201 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Phoenix Wood Products, LLC. 5 insp. Ocala, FL Everbrite, LLC 5 insp. Buena Vista, VA Nuworld Corporation 5 insp. Carteret, NJ Tip Top Poultry, INC. 5 insp. Rockmart, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vacuum Process Engineering, INC.

Sacramento, CA

2 inspections $21,205

Rust-Oleum Corporation

Pleasant Prairie, WI

4 inspections $21,206

Stellar Printing INC.

Long Island City, NY

7 inspections $21,207

United Packaging INC

Reedsville, WI

5 inspections $21,201

Precision Custom Components, LLC

York, PA

5 inspections $21,200

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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. L. Zeigler CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 5 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. have? ▼

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,205.

How many OSHA inspections has R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. had? ▼

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-15 and the most recent on 2023-12-04. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.? ▼

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. has been assessed $21,205 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,851 (a 44.0% reduction).

Does R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. has 13 serious violations, and 2 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. L. Zeigler CO., INC. operate in? ▼

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, R. L. Zeigler CO., INC. ranks #16,348 (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 R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

R. L. Zeigler CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,205 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rust-Oleum Corporation in Pleasant Prairie, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,206 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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