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American Nitrile Operations, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Nitrile Operations, LLC. ranks #592 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty97% serious
$190,650
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#592
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Nitrile Operations, LLC. in Grove City, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $190,650. 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #592 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 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. For comparison, Guam Industrial Services, INC. in Santa Rita, GU is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $190,804 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
96.7%
of violations were serious
#592
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC. runs far above peers (12.1x 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

$190,650 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($190,650) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $190,650 $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 Nitrile Operations, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARYZTA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAR-CONN CHROME COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28SILVER BAY SEAFOODS-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JPC HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE TALARIA COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN TEA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TENSION ENVELOPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MPI ENGINEERED TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JP LILLIS ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33AMERICAN BLANCHING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RAWLINGS SPORTING GO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AMERICAN STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KIT HOMEBUILDERS WES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PKM STEEL SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8READING ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CALABRO CHEESE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INFINITY SPECIALTY T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DEVRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23CHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5American Nitrile Ope…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
American Nitrile Operations, LLC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: American Nitrile Operations, LLC. is the #330 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($190,650).

How American Nitrile Operations, LLC. Compares

American Nitrile Operations, LLC.'s 10.00 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 far above peers (12.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2024-02-21

Last Inspection

2025-03-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$63,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $63,550 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

96.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

3.3% 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

$201,021

Current Penalty Amount

$190,650

Penalty Reduction

5.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,371 from the initial assessment of $201,021. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric American Nitrile Operations, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $190,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $63,550 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Nitrile Operations, LLC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($190,650 here).

Guam Industrial Services, INC. $190,804 GU Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. $190,404 LA General Dynamics Bath Iron Works $190,200 ME Wenco Energy Corporation $190,008 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aryzta, LLC 3 insp. San Leandro, CA Har-Conn Chrome Company 3 insp. West Hartford, CT Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK JPC Holdings, LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Guam Industrial Services, INC.
Santa Rita, GU
7 inspections $190,804
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.
Cotton Valley, LA
3 inspections $190,404
The Exclusive Poultry
Hacienda Heights, CA
0 inspections $0
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Bath, ME
2 inspections $190,200
Los Angeles Fresh Cut Corp
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use American Nitrile Operations, 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Nitrile Operations, LLC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 29 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC. have? ▼
American Nitrile Operations, LLC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $190,650.
How many OSHA inspections has American Nitrile Operations, LLC. had? ▼
American Nitrile Operations, LLC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-02-21 and the most recent on 2025-03-18. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Nitrile Operations, LLC.? ▼
American Nitrile Operations, LLC. has been assessed $190,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $201,021 (a 5.2% reduction).
Does American Nitrile Operations, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Nitrile Operations, LLC. has 29 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC. operate in? ▼
American Nitrile Operations, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Nitrile Operations, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Nitrile Operations, LLC. ranks #592 (the top 1% 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 Nitrile Operations, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Nitrile Operations, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $190,650 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (12.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Guam Industrial Services, INC. in Santa Rita, GU is a similar manufacturing employer with $190,804 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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