Manufacturing · Orlando, FL

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #42,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,662
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #42,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. in Orlando, FL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,662. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,735 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, PFS of Jersey City LLC in Jersey City, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #42,735
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 79/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$7,662
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,662 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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 Superior Metal Fabricators, INC..

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #18,709 at $7,662 current penalty.

How Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. Compares

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.'s 0.75 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2024-02-21

Last Inspection

2026-01-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,916

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,916 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

33.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$17,025

Current Penalty Amount

$7,662

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,363 from the initial assessment of $17,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,662	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,916	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Metal Fabricators, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,662 here).

Caledonia Crating & Palleting, INC. $7,661 WI Gucci One Fabrications, LLC $7,663 LA Copper Construction Company, INC. $7,664 GA Sports Attack, LLC $7,658 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Foundation Food Group, INC. 4 insp. Gainesville, GA P J Murphy Forest Products CORP. 4 insp. Kane, PA Cabka North America 4 insp. Hazelwood, MO Marine Group Boat Works, LLC 4 insp. Chula Vista, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caledonia Crating & Palleting, INC.

Caledonia, WI

2 inspections $7,661

Gucci One Fabrications, LLC

Belle Chasse, LA

2 inspections $7,663

Copper Construction Company, INC.

Vidalia, GA

2 inspections $7,664

Kingspan Insulated Panels, INC.

Deland, FL

3 inspections $7,659

PFS of Jersey City LLC

Jersey City, NJ

0 inspections $0

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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 Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 4 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 Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. have? ▼

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,662.

How many OSHA inspections has Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. had? ▼

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-21 and the most recent on 2026-01-27. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.? ▼

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. has been assessed $7,662 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,025 (a 55.0% reduction).

Does Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 1 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 Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. operate in? ▼

Superior Metal Fabricators, 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 Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #42,735 (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 Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Superior Metal Fabricators, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,662 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, PFS of Jersey City LLC in Jersey City, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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