Manufacturing · Huron, OH

Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $675,392 in back wages owed to 239 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

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$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $675,392
Back wages owed

Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints in Huron, OH has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 244 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints

Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints in Huron, OH has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Severstal North America INC in Dearborn, MI has 16 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $675,392 in back wages owed to 239 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$675,392

Employees Affected

239

WHD Violations

244

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,826

Avg Back Wages per Case

$675,392

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints owed $675,392 in back wages to 239 employees across 1 case and 244 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 Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints, resulting in $675,392 in back wages owed to 239 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints operate in? ▼

Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints 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 $675,392 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Severstal North America INC in Dearborn, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $669,995 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

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