Manufacturing · Elyria, OH

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC ranks #10,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$30,700
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #10,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC in Elyria, OH has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Met Weld International LLC in Altamont, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,700 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 56.3%
of violations were serious: #10,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$30,700
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$30,700 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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 Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC.

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC ranks #5,073 at $30,700 current penalty.

How Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC Compares

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC's 4.00 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-01-26

Last Inspection

2017-04-27

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $7,675 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

56.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

6.3% of total

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$106,672

Current Penalty Amount

$30,700

Penalty Reduction

71.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $75,972 from the initial assessment of $106,672. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$30,700	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,675	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,700 here).

Dominick's Seafood, INC. $30,700 AL Tomoegawa (U.S.a.) INC. $30,700 IL Bae Systems Southeast Shipyard Alabama, LLC $30,700 AL Met Weld International LLC $30,700 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. 4 insp. Gainesville, GA Boundary Fence & Railing Systems, INC. 4 insp. Marlborough, MA Kalahari Manufacturing LLC 4 insp. Lake Delton, WI Tortillas, INC. 4 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dominick's Seafood, INC.

Bayou LA Batre, AL

4 inspections $30,700

Tomoegawa (U.S.a.) INC.

Wheeling, IL

5 inspections $30,700

Bae Systems Southeast Shipyard Alabama, LLC

Mobile, AL

6 inspections $30,700

Met Weld International LLC

Altamont, NY

2 inspections $30,700

Jered, LLC

Brunswick, GA

4 inspections $30,702

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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 Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 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 Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC have? ▼

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,700.

How many OSHA inspections has Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC had? ▼

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-26 and the most recent on 2017-04-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC? ▼

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC has been assessed $30,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $106,672 (a 71.2% reduction).

Does Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC has 9 serious violations, and 1 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 Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC operate in? ▼

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332721). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC ranks #10,210 (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 Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Alco Manufacturing Corporation, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Met Weld International LLC in Altamont, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,700 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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