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The Metal Shop

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Metal Shop ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Metal Shop in Gooding, ID has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Metal Shop 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Unknown industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Catanzaro & Sons Painting INC. in Barrington, RI is another unknown employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,200 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Metal Shop compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Unknown per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Metal Shop 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Unknown employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Metal Shop.

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The Metal Shop has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Unknown peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How The Metal Shop Compares

The Metal Shop's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Unknown sector average of 2.8 violations per employer.

Against the Unknown industry average of $3,328 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-17

Last Inspection

2016-01-11

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,211

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Unknown average of $1,211.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Nationwide Unknown peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Metal Shop, both outside ID so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Structural Metals of Kansas City, INC $2,070 MO Packaging Corporation of America $2,000 NY Catanzaro & Sons Painting INC. $2,200 RI Mid-Cape Home Centers $2,250 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Cinao 2 insp. Chillicothe, OH Dosin's Towing INC. 2 insp. Hastings on Hudson, NY All American Recycling, INC 2 insp. Bellevue, NE Lowes Home Center 2 insp. Zephyrhills, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Unknown

Showing 5 of 177 other employers tracked in this sector.

Structural Metals of Kansas City, INC
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $2,070
Packaging Corporation of America
Watertown, NY
2 inspections $2,000
Catanzaro & Sons Painting INC.
Barrington, RI
2 inspections $2,200
Mid-Cape Home Centers
Dennis, MA
2 inspections $2,250
Akr Auto Repair INC
LA Habra, CA
2 inspections $2,365

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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 The Metal Shop safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Metal Shop's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Unknown industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Metal Shop have? ▼
The Metal Shop has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has The Metal Shop had? ▼
The Metal Shop has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-17 and the most recent on 2016-01-11. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Metal Shop? ▼
The Metal Shop has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does The Metal Shop have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Metal Shop has 10 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.
Where does The Metal Shop rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Metal Shop ranks #75,701 (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 The Metal Shop's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Metal Shop's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Unknown industry average of $3,328 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Catanzaro & Sons Painting INC. in Barrington, RI is a similar unknown employer with $2,200 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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