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Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC in West Carrollton, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. 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 West Carrollton LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, A.O. Smith Corporation in Winchester, KY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $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 Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRED RIVER COMMODITIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TRINITY YACHTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23A.W.T. WORLD TRADE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46DIMENSIONAL MACHINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WICO METAL PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TEXAS UNDERGROUND, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DAY-LEE FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE HARTY PRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BRITE BLAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20IBC ENGINEERED MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20KDC ONE NORTHERN LABS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ISABELLE'S KITCHEN, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11METALICO ALUMINUM RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ASCEND PERFORMANCE M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHN BLUDWORTH SHIPY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HUNTER DOUGLAS ARCHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ACCENT DISPLAY CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SADLER MACHINE CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KELLOGG SUPPLY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRENWA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Ahlstrom West Carrol…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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 West Carrollton LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC sits at penalty rank #24,019 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,500 assessed).

How Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC Compares

Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC's 4.50 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 below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-01

Last Inspection

2011-02-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$12,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,500 from the initial assessment of $12,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $4,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Schwartz Manufacturing CO. $4,500 WI Telco Machine and MFG., INC. $4,500 IL Equity Group Kentucky Division LLC $4,500 KY CTS Wood Design LLC $4,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Red River Commodities, INC. 2 insp. Fargo, ND Trinity Yachts, LLC 2 insp. Gulfport, MS A.W.T. World Trade INC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Dimensional Machine Works LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Schwartz Manufacturing CO.
Two Rivers, WI
2 inspections $4,500
Equity Group Kentucky Division LLC
Albany, KY
4 inspections $4,500
Nissan Forklift CORP.
Marengo, IL
2 inspections $4,500
A.O. Smith Corporation
Winchester, KY
2 inspections $4,500
Warwick Mills
New Ipswich, NH
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

Use Ahlstrom West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC have? ▼
Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC had? ▼
Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-01 and the most recent on 2011-02-01. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC? ▼
Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,000 (a 62.5% reduction).
Does Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC has 3 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 West Carrollton LLC operate in? ▼
Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC ranks #58,528 (the lower half 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 West Carrollton LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ahlstrom West Carrollton LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, A.O. Smith Corporation in Winchester, KY is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,500 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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