Manufacturing · Cusseta, AL

Ajin USA

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ajin USA ranks #34,469 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,150
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #34,469
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ajin USA in Cusseta, AL 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: $10,150. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ajin USA 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #34,469 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $130,949 in back wages owed to 387 affected workers. For comparison, Craft Machine Works, INC in Hampton, VA is another manufacturing employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $141,150 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection: 57.1%
of violations were serious: #34,469
of 99,447 penalized employers: $130,949
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 28/100

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.
F Wage & hour compliance: $131K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($131K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Ajin USA

$10,150
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Ajin USA runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,150 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Ajin USA.

Ajin USA 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.

Ajin USA in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ajin USA sits at penalty rank #15,578 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,150 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Ajin USA at rank #218 of 4,429 employers ($130,949 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $10,150 OSHA penalties plus $130,949 WHD back wages (92.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Ajin USA Compares

Ajin USA'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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2013-03-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $3,383 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

57.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$14,500

Current Penalty Amount

$10,150

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$141,099

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,350 from the initial assessment of $14,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$130,949

Employees Affected

387

WHD Violations

388

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$338

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$130,949

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Ajin USA owed $130,949 in back wages to 387 employees across 1 case and 388 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ajin USA compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Ajin USA	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$10,150	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,383	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ajin USA, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,150 here).

Press-Seal Corporation $10,150 IN Graphic Packaging International LLC $10,150 MI Kuhn Krause Incorporated $10,150 KS Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, INC. $10,150 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical, INC. 3 insp. Waterford, OH Kerry INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA American Spirit Graphics 3 insp. Des Moines, IA Converted Products, INC. 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Craft Machine Works, INC

Hampton, VA

12 inspections $141,150

Derby Gold Pine Shavings Company

Williston, FL

5 inspections $141,201

Supreme Oil Company South, LLC

Brundidge, AL

2 inspections $140,976

Automated Conveyor Systems INC.

Lynchburg, VA

3 inspections $141,250

Dynos Group GMBH

Franklin, OH

8 inspections $140,922

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What to do with this record

Use Ajin USA's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ajin USA against Craft Machine Works, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Ajin USA also carries $130,949 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Ajin USA safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Ajin USA's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Ajin USA have? ▼

Ajin USA has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,150.

How many OSHA inspections has Ajin USA had? ▼

Ajin USA has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2013-03-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Ajin USA? ▼

Ajin USA has been assessed $10,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,500 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $130,949 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Ajin USA have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Ajin USA has 4 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.

Has Ajin USA been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Ajin USA, resulting in $130,949 in back wages owed to 387 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Ajin USA operate in? ▼

Ajin USA operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Ajin USA owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Ajin USA owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $130,949 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Ajin USA rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ajin USA ranks #34,469 (the upper 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 Ajin USA's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Ajin USA's total OSHA penalty of $10,150 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Craft Machine Works, INC in Hampton, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $141,150 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.