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American Fabric Processors, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Fabric Processors, LLC ranks #79,184 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious
$1,710
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#79,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Fabric Processors, LLC in Paterson, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,710. 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 Fabric Processors, LLC 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,184 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, Darigold INC in Portland, OR is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,710 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#79,184
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Fabric Processors, LLC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,710 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 American Fabric Processors, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORT JERVIS LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACCUTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30WEST FRASER WOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND SHAMROCK REF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE RADIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PALLET RECYCLE OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34STERLING SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HUTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CMH MANUFACTURING WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ALUMINUM CO. OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&H MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33RITE STUFF FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ANNIN FLAGMAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOLARCITY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AC & A LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONARCH BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SIGMA ENGINEERED SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12American Fabric Proc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
American Fabric Processors, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Fabric Processors, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, American Fabric Processors, LLC sits at penalty rank #30,491 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,710 assessed).

How American Fabric Processors, LLC Compares

American Fabric Processors, LLC's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-17

Last Inspection

2025-05-19

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$855

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $855 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$3,420

Current Penalty Amount

$1,710

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,710 from the initial assessment of $3,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric American Fabric Processors, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,710 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $855 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Fabric Processors, LLC, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,710 here).

H&M Printing INC. $1,710 FL Darigold INC $1,710 OR H&S Bakery, INC. $1,709 MD Bennett Brothers Yachts $1,712 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port Jervis Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY Magnesita Refractories 2 insp. York, PA Accutron INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CT West Fraser Wood Products, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

H&M Printing INC.
Longwood, FL
2 inspections $1,710
Darigold INC
Portland, OR
3 inspections $1,710
H&S Bakery, INC.
Baltimore, MD
4 inspections $1,709
Forest Donuts
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
G3 Fire Equipment
Hartford, SD
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use American Fabric Processors, 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 Fabric Processors, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Fabric Processors, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 American Fabric Processors, LLC have? ▼
American Fabric Processors, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,710.
How many OSHA inspections has American Fabric Processors, LLC had? ▼
American Fabric Processors, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-17 and the most recent on 2025-05-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Fabric Processors, LLC? ▼
American Fabric Processors, LLC has been assessed $1,710 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,420 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does American Fabric Processors, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Fabric Processors, 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 American Fabric Processors, LLC operate in? ▼
American Fabric Processors, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Fabric Processors, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Fabric Processors, LLC ranks #79,184 (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 American Fabric Processors, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Fabric Processors, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,710 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, Darigold INC in Portland, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,710 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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