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Abc Polymer Industries, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abc Polymer Industries, LLC ranks #718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty50% serious
$171,838
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abc Polymer Industries, LLC in Helena, AL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $171,838. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abc Polymer Industries, LLC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 30 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #718 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frazer & Jones Company, INC. in Syracuse, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $172,135 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#718
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Abc Polymer Industries, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Abc Polymer Industries, LLC runs far above peers (10.9x 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

$171,838 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($171,838) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $171,838 $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 Abc Polymer Industries, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0218.53551.568OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKENMORE ENVELOPE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN APPAREL (US…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15GO PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33FRESH UNLIMITED, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MONSCHEIN INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PEERLESS-PREMIER APP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16JBT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8FANTINI BAKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC ETHANOL STOC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17KRUGER FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MIDWEST MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8PEAK STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13FLORENCE HARDWOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 65GRAND RAPIDS PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 63OLEIN RECOVERY CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17R.J. NOBLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17DIE-TECH INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GATEWAY EXTRUSIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19YELLOWSTONE PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24Abc Polymer Industri…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30
Abc Polymer Industries, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Abc Polymer Industries, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Abc Polymer Industries, LLC ranks #389 at $171,838 current penalty.

How Abc Polymer Industries, LLC Compares

Abc Polymer Industries, LLC's 6.00 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 far above peers (10.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-01-14

Last Inspection

2019-09-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$34,368

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $34,368 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

50.0% of total

1

Willful

3.3% of total

1

Repeat

3.3% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

43.3% 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

$221,567

Current Penalty Amount

$171,838

Penalty Reduction

22.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,729 from the initial assessment of $221,567. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Abc Polymer Industries, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abc Polymer Industries, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $171,838 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $34,368 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abc Polymer Industries, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($171,838 here).

Foley Products Company, LLC $171,884 FL Roquette America, INC. $171,604 IA Frazer & Jones Company, INC. $172,135 NY Chemical Products Corporation $171,536 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Kenmore Envelope Company, INC. 5 insp. Richmond, VA American Apparel (USA) LLC 5 insp. Los Angeles, CA Go Plastics LLC 5 insp. Canton, GA Fresh Unlimited, INC. 5 insp. Sidney, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foley Products Company, LLC
Cantonment, FL
2 inspections $171,884
Jerry Cardullo Iron Works
Bay Shore, NY
0 inspections $0
Roquette America, INC.
Keokuk, IA
21 inspections $171,604
CITGO Petroleum Corp.
Sulphur, LA
0 inspections $0
Frazer & Jones Company, INC.
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $172,135

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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 Abc Polymer Industries, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Abc Polymer Industries, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 5 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abc Polymer Industries, LLC have? ▼
Abc Polymer Industries, LLC has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $171,838.
How many OSHA inspections has Abc Polymer Industries, LLC had? ▼
Abc Polymer Industries, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-14 and the most recent on 2019-09-18. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abc Polymer Industries, LLC? ▼
Abc Polymer Industries, LLC has been assessed $171,838 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $221,567 (a 22.4% reduction).
Does Abc Polymer Industries, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Abc Polymer Industries, LLC has 15 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 1 repeat 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 Abc Polymer Industries, LLC operate in? ▼
Abc Polymer Industries, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326150). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abc Polymer Industries, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abc Polymer Industries, LLC ranks #718 (the top 1% 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 Abc Polymer Industries, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Abc Polymer Industries, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $171,838 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frazer & Jones Company, INC. in Syracuse, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $172,135 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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