Manufacturing · Newark, NJ

Royal Aluminum CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Royal Aluminum CO., INC. ranks #5,054 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty84% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$50,464
OSHA penalties: 31
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #5,054
of 99,447 penalized employers

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,464. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Royal Aluminum CO., INC. 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 5.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,054 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pioneer Magnetics in Santa Monica, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $50,495 in current penalties.

5.2
violations per inspection: 83.9%
of violations were serious: #5,054
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 15/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (5.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Royal Aluminum CO., INC.

$50,464
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Royal Aluminum CO., INC. runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$50,464 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Royal Aluminum CO., INC..

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Royal Aluminum CO., INC. ranks #2,585 at $50,464 current penalty.

How Royal Aluminum CO., INC. Compares

Royal Aluminum CO., INC.'s 5.17 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-28

Last Inspection

2023-04-13

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,411

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 5.2 violations per visit. That's $8,411 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

83.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

9.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

6.5% 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

$90,088

Current Penalty Amount

$50,464

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,624 from the initial assessment of $90,088. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Royal Aluminum CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Royal Aluminum CO., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	31	8.0
Total Penalty	$50,464	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,411	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Royal Aluminum CO., INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,464 here).

Yankee Casting CO., INC. $50,481 CT Five Star Custom Foods $50,484 TX Woodward Design + Build, LLC $50,444 LA Pioneer Magnetics $50,495 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Sca Pharmaceuticals, LLC 6 insp. Windsor, CT Continental Commercial Products 6 insp. Jefferson City, MO Dura-Bond Steel Corporation 6 insp. Export, PA Taylor Machine Works, INC. 6 insp. Louisville, MS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Yankee Casting CO., INC.

Enfield, CT

2 inspections $50,481

Five Star Custom Foods

Fort Worth, TX

4 inspections $50,484

Woodward Design + Build, LLC

Covington, LA

2 inspections $50,444

Pioneer Magnetics

Santa Monica, CA

2 inspections $50,495

Southern Grouts and Mortars

Waxahachie, TX

2 inspections $50,500

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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 Royal Aluminum CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Royal Aluminum CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 6 inspections, including 26 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 Royal Aluminum CO., INC. have? ▼

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,464.

How many OSHA inspections has Royal Aluminum CO., INC. had? ▼

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-28 and the most recent on 2023-04-13. This averages 5.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Royal Aluminum CO., INC.? ▼

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. has been assessed $50,464 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $90,088 (a 44.0% reduction).

Does Royal Aluminum CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Royal Aluminum CO., INC. has 26 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 Royal Aluminum CO., INC. operate in? ▼

Royal Aluminum CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332321). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Royal Aluminum CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Royal Aluminum CO., INC. ranks #5,054 (the top 5% 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 Royal Aluminum CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Royal Aluminum CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,464 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pioneer Magnetics in Santa Monica, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,495 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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