Manufacturing · Washington, GA

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC ranks #5,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$50,080
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #5,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC in Washington, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,109 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Allied Tube and Conduit CORP. in DE Pere, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $50,129 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection: 82.8%
of violations were serious: #5,109
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Afg USA (Non-Wovens), …

$50,080
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC runs well above peers (3.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$50,080 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC.

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC ranks #2,611 at $50,080 current penalty.

How Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC Compares

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC's 7.25 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-08-11

Last Inspection

2016-09-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,520

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $12,520 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

82.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

6.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$63,480

Current Penalty Amount

$50,080

Penalty Reduction

21.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,400 from the initial assessment of $63,480. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	29	8.0
Total Penalty	$50,080	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$12,520	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,080 here).

Cleveland Steel Container Corporation $50,108 OH Cherry Crushed Concrete, INC. $50,118 TX Allied Tube and Conduit CORP. $50,129 WI Minerva Canna Group INC. $50,136 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Indianhead Exploration, LLC 4 insp. Saint Augustine, FL HI Plains Feed, LLC 4 insp. Garden City, KS Industrial Ceramic Products, INC. AKA Icp 4 insp. Marysville, OH J. Walter Miller Company 4 insp. Lancaster, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cleveland Steel Container Corporation

Niles, OH

3 inspections $50,108

Cherry Crushed Concrete, INC.

Fresno, TX

2 inspections $50,118

Allied Tube and Conduit CORP.

DE Pere, WI

2 inspections $50,129

Carol's Cookies, INC.

Northbrook, IL

2 inspections $1,750

Minerva Canna Group INC.

Albuquerque, NM

2 inspections $50,136

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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 Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 4 inspections, including 24 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 Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC have? ▼

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,080.

How many OSHA inspections has Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC had? ▼

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-11 and the most recent on 2016-09-14. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC? ▼

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC has been assessed $50,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,480 (a 21.1% reduction).

Does Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC has 24 serious violations, and 3 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 Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC operate in? ▼

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC ranks #5,109 (the top 5% 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 Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Afg USA (Non-Wovens), LLC's total OSHA penalty of $50,080 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allied Tube and Conduit CORP. in DE Pere, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,129 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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