Professional & Technical Services · North Canton, OH

United Architectural Metals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Architectural Metals ranks #70,513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$2,720
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,513
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Architectural Metals in North Canton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,720. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Architectural Metals 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,513 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 Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jackson Hewitt Tax Svcs in Hicksville, NY is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#70,513
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Architectural Metals compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Architectural Metals runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$2,720 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is United Architectural Metals.

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United Architectural Metals has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

United Architectural Metals in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, United Architectural Metals sits at penalty rank #318 of 509 penalized establishments ($2,720 assessed).

How United Architectural Metals Compares

United Architectural Metals's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-07-18

Last Inspection

2016-08-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,360

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,360 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

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

$3,885

Current Penalty Amount

$2,720

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,165 from the initial assessment of $3,885. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How United Architectural Metals compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Architectural Metals Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.6
Violations 4 1.2
Total Penalty $2,720 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,360 $2,331

Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Architectural Metals, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,720 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 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 United Architectural Metals safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, United Architectural Metals's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does United Architectural Metals have?
United Architectural Metals has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,720.
How many OSHA inspections has United Architectural Metals had?
United Architectural Metals has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-07-18 and the most recent on 2016-08-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Architectural Metals?
United Architectural Metals has been assessed $2,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,885 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does United Architectural Metals have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. United Architectural Metals 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 United Architectural Metals operate in?
United Architectural Metals operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541310). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Architectural Metals rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Architectural Metals ranks #70,513 (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 United Architectural Metals's safety record compare to industry average?
United Architectural Metals's total OSHA penalty of $2,720 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jackson Hewitt Tax Svcs in Hicksville, NY is a similar professional & technical services 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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