Establishment profile
GFI METAL TREATING INC
1241 18TH AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL, 61104
332811 — Metal Heat Treating
Summary
GFI METAL TREATING INC has accumulated 10 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 18 years of recorded history, with $2,478 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 62nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 301 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 72nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GFI METAL TREATING INC appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 9 distinct standards shown · 10 citations in this view · $2,478 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C07 III | 1 | 1 | $368 | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L01 I | 1 | 1 | $368 | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $368 | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q07 | 1 | 1 | $175 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 F | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 O01 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3328 within IL. Peer group: 301 employers. This establishment has 10 OSHA violations; peer median is 6.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GFI METAL TREATING INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-17 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-08-12 | Referral | 1 | — | $175 | |
| 2007-08-15 | Complaint | 2 | — | $450 | |
| 2007-08-14 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $1,853 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GFI METAL TREATING INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is GFI METAL TREATING INC's OSHA violation history?
- GFI METAL TREATING INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 10 violations and $2,477.5 in total penalties.
- How does GFI METAL TREATING INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GFI METAL TREATING INC operates in the metal heat treating industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.