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Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC ranks #9,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$32,244
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC in Kaukauna, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,244. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,559 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, National Pipe and Plastics, INC. in Endicott, NY is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $32,250 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,559
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 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 Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$32,244 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKYOEI STEEL AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27CVR COMMON SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTEPLAST GROUP CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ACI PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VIKING YACHT COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GENERAL PLASTICS & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIO VALLEY CANNING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12GORMAN BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19KELLOGG NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POWELL ELECTRICAL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J M MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CURTIN MARITIME CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VICTAULIC COMPANY OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & R WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COPPER HARBOR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SUPERIOR METAL STAMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30Ahlstrom NA Specialt…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC is the #4,758 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($32,244).

How Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC Compares

Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC's 2.33 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-09-07

Last Inspection

2025-03-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,748

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $10,748 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$49,355

Current Penalty Amount

$32,244

Penalty Reduction

34.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,111 from the initial assessment of $49,355. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $32,244 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,748 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,244 here).

Aabaco Holdings, LTD. $32,245 IA Mars Petcare US $32,245 OH National Pipe and Plastics, INC. $32,250 NY Exxonmobil Baytown Refinery $32,250 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kyoei Steel America LLC 3 insp. Vinton, TX CVR Common Services, LLC 3 insp. Wynnewood, OK Inteplast Group Corporation 3 insp. Westborough, MA Aci Plastics INC. 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aabaco Holdings, LTD.
Grundy Center, IA
2 inspections $32,245
Mars Petcare US
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $32,245
National Pipe and Plastics, INC.
Endicott, NY
5 inspections $32,250
Exxonmobil Baytown Refinery
Baytown, TX
2 inspections $32,250
Supreme Oil Central INC
Nashville, TN
3 inspections $32,250

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What to do with this record

Use Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC'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 Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC have? ▼
Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,244.
How many OSHA inspections has Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC had? ▼
Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-09-07 and the most recent on 2025-03-03. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC? ▼
Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC has been assessed $32,244 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,355 (a 34.7% reduction).
Does Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC has 7 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 Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC operate in? ▼
Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322121). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC ranks #9,559 (the top 10% 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 Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ahlstrom NA Specialty Solutions LLC's total OSHA penalty of $32,244 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, National Pipe and Plastics, INC. in Endicott, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,250 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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