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Manufacturing · Oakdale, CA

Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. ranks #86,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$985
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#86,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. in Oakdale, CA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $985. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #86,898 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Accurate Metal Products INC in Amity, OR is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $985 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#86,898
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$985 Top 13% most affordable more affordable than 87% 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 Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROCKWELL AMERICAN MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JARDEN HOME BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24WOLFGANG OPERATIONS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RED GOLD DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BDDW STUDIO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27HIRSCHFELD ENERGY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21KB AUTOSYS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SARK WIRE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FIKE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13THE GENT MACHINE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31TRICO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MILLENNIUM MAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COASTAL HYDRAULIC CR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12RHEOGISTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14J & J LUMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JENNMAR MCSWEENEY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ARBORTECH FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19Weldway Steel Fabric…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. has 3 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.

Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. sits at penalty rank #32,464 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($985 assessed).

How Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. Compares

Weldway Steel Fabrication, 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-03-08

Last Inspection

2026-05-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$328

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $328 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$985

Current Penalty Amount

$985

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $985 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $328 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($985 here).

Accurate Metal Products INC $985 OR Alamo Marble LTD $987 TX Ingredion Incorporated $989 ME Tube Bending Specialists INC $981 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rockwell American Manufacturing 3 insp. Seagoville, TX Jarden Home Brands 3 insp. Greenville, TX Wolfgang Operations LLC 3 insp. York, PA Lockheed Martin 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Accurate Metal Products INC
Amity, OR
2 inspections $985
Alamo Marble LTD
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $987
Ingredion Incorporated
Fort Fairfield, ME
2 inspections $989
Tube Bending Specialists INC
Coon Rapids, MN
3 inspections $981
Northstar Machine & Tool CO INC DBA Northstar Aero
Duluth, MN
3 inspections $980

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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 Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. have? ▼
Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $985.
How many OSHA inspections has Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. had? ▼
Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-08 and the most recent on 2026-05-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC.? ▼
Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. has been assessed $985 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. operate in? ▼
Weldway Steel Fabrication, 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 Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC. ranks #86,898 (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 Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Weldway Steel Fabrication, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $985 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, Accurate Metal Products INC in Amity, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $985 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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