Manufacturing · Salem, OR

Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC ranks #95,554 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$310
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#95,554
of 99,447 penalized employers

Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC in Salem, OR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $310. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,554 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Davalor Mold CORP in Chesterfield, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $312 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#95,554
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$310 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUMBLE BEE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19CARO NUT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPERIOR ROLL FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROLITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM POLY BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Salem Heating & Shee…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC is the #34,481 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($310).

How Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC Compares

Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC's 1.33 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 well below peers (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-02

Last Inspection

2013-11-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$103

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $103 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$310

Current Penalty Amount

$310

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $310 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $103 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($310 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 3 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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC have?
Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $310.
How many OSHA inspections has Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC had?
Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-02 and the most recent on 2013-11-20. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC?
Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC has been assessed $310 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC has 3 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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC operate in?
Salem Heating & Sheet Metal 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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC ranks #95,554 (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 Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC's total OSHA penalty of $310 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, Davalor Mold CORP in Chesterfield, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $312 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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