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Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. ranks #12,422 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$26,520
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,422
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. in Yoakum, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,422 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. 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, Jag Industrial and Marine Services in Toledo, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,520 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#12,422
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,520 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Advanced Drainage Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM CONTAINER SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45R. STRESAU LABORATOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42FBS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ZARO BAKE SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHROME HEARTS FACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TURMAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29GROWMARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TOPY PRECISION MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE ZIEGENFELDER COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SIEGFRIED USA, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EDGE ADHESIVES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARCADIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24ADM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UMICORE SPECIALTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METALSA STRUCTURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8METALWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20Advanced Drainage Sy…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. has 3 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.

Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. sits at penalty rank #6,115 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($26,520 assessed).

How Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. Compares

Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.'s 0.67 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-12-17

Last Inspection

2019-12-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,840

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $8,840 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$26,520

Current Penalty Amount

$26,520

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $26,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,840 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advanced Drainage Systems, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,520 here).

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, INC. $26,520 GA Harley-Davidson Motor Company, INC. $26,520 PA Jag Industrial and Marine Services $26,520 OH Hoffmaster $26,518 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Container Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Milton, PA R. Stresau Laboratory, INC. 3 insp. Spooner, WI FBS Manufacturing CORP. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Zaro Bake Shop, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, INC.
West Point, GA
3 inspections $26,520
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, INC.
York, PA
3 inspections $26,520
Jag Industrial and Marine Services
Toledo, OH
2 inspections $26,520
Hoffmaster
Oshkosh, WI
4 inspections $26,518
Chancey Metals, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
5 inspections $26,524

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What to do with this record

Use Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. have? ▼
Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. had? ▼
Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-17 and the most recent on 2019-12-12. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.? ▼
Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. has been assessed $26,520 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. has 1 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 Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326122). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advanced Drainage Systems, INC. ranks #12,422 (the top quarter 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 Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advanced Drainage Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,520 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jag Industrial and Marine Services in Toledo, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,520 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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