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Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,785
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. in Geneva, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,785. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. 2 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pixelteq, INC. in Largo, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,785 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,785 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Vance Metal Fabricators, INC..

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Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. is the #30,289 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,785).

How Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. Compares

Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-03-26

Last Inspection

2024-08-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$893

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $893 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,975

Current Penalty Amount

$1,785

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,190 from the initial assessment of $2,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $1,785 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $893 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,785 here).

Metalcraft of Mayville, INC. $1,785 WI Precision Tool & Machine CO. INC. $1,785 PA American Printing Company, INC. $1,785 WI Edon Corporation $1,785 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metalcraft of Mayville, INC.
West Bend, WI
3 inspections $1,785
Pixelteq, INC.
Largo, FL
2 inspections $1,785
Steel King Industries, Incorporated
New London, WI
3 inspections $1,785
Penn Foam Corporation
Allentown, PA
3 inspections $1,785
P&O Packaging, LLC
Dalton, GA
2 inspections $1,785

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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 Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 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 Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. have? ▼
Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,785.
How many OSHA inspections has Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. had? ▼
Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-26 and the most recent on 2024-08-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.? ▼
Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. has been assessed $1,785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,975 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. has 2 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 Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. operate in? ▼
Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vance 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, Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. ranks #78,626 (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 Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,785 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pixelteq, INC. in Largo, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,785 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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