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American Engineered Products, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Engineered Products, LLC ranks #3,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty76% serious
$60,000
OSHA penalties
33
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Engineered Products, LLC in DE Smet, SD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $60,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Engineered Products, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 16.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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, Curbs Plus, INC. in Mount Union, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $60,000 in current penalties.

16.5
violations per inspection
75.8%
of violations were serious
#3,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.5 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 American Engineered Products, LLC runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$60,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($60,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $60,000 $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 American Engineered Products, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TEXAMERICAN FOOD BLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOLVERINE ADVANCED M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILGAN CONTAINERS MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ORGANICS CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20DUFECK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27VENTURE CHEMICALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32CALIFORNIA ASPHALT P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RISA MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ORICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15INTERNATIONAL PITA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ESSROC CEMENT CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16LOTUS BEVERAGE ALLIA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAND O' LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOURCE ONE PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SWIFT PORK COMPANY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6USA QUARTZ, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OMI CRANE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVIS TOOL & DIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25American Engineered …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33
American Engineered Products, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

American Engineered Products, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Engineered Products, LLC ranks #2,004 at $60,000 current penalty.

How American Engineered Products, LLC Compares

American Engineered Products, LLC's 16.50 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 above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-10

Last Inspection

2023-05-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

16.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 16.5 violations per visit. That's $30,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

75.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

24.2% 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

$101,563

Current Penalty Amount

$60,000

Penalty Reduction

40.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $41,563 from the initial assessment of $101,563. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Engineered Products, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Engineered Products, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 33 8.0
Total Penalty $60,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Engineered Products, LLC, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($60,000 here).

Curbs Plus, INC. $60,000 PA A. Hyatt Ball CO LTD $60,000 NY Edac Technologies Corporation $60,000 CT Art Horizons, INC. $60,000 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arthur Schuman Midwest, LLC 2 insp. Elgin, IL Texamerican Food Blending, INC. 2 insp. Hot Springs, AR Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC 2 insp. Blacksburg, VA Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Napoleon, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Curbs Plus, INC.
Mount Union, PA
2 inspections $60,000
A. Hyatt Ball CO LTD
Fort Edward, NY
7 inspections $60,000
Edac Technologies Corporation
Farmington, CT
3 inspections $60,000
Art Horizons, INC.
Batesville, MS
15 inspections $60,000
Anchor Glass Container CORP.
Warner Robins, GA
3 inspections $60,000

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What to do with this record

Use American Engineered Products, 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 American Engineered Products, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Engineered Products, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 2 inspections, including 25 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 American Engineered Products, LLC have? ▼
American Engineered Products, LLC has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $60,000.
How many OSHA inspections has American Engineered Products, LLC had? ▼
American Engineered Products, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-10 and the most recent on 2023-05-16. This averages 16.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Engineered Products, LLC? ▼
American Engineered Products, LLC has been assessed $60,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $101,563 (a 40.9% reduction).
Does American Engineered Products, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Engineered Products, LLC has 25 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 American Engineered Products, LLC operate in? ▼
American Engineered Products, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Engineered Products, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Engineered Products, LLC ranks #3,928 (the top 5% 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 American Engineered Products, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Engineered Products, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $60,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Curbs Plus, INC. in Mount Union, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $60,000 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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