Manufacturing · Toledo, OH

American Posts, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Posts, LLC ranks #21,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$17,022
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#21,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Posts, LLC in Toledo, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,022. 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 Posts, LLC 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, RBR Enterprises, LLC in Byhalia, MS is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#21,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 38/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Posts, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Posts, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,022 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Posts, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0028.156.184.2112.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKINNEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17TOPRE AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14ADVANCED BORING & TO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 107BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HANCOCK LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CAPSTAN ATLANTIC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11FELDMEIER/ALABAMA EQ…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8KBH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18ULTRAMAR INC -VALERO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UFP RANSON, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9AGGRESSIVE INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21CORBITT MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15ENGINEERED MACHINED …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21QUALITY STEEL PROD INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16MISC PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ARCTIC GLACIER U.S.A…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49HOWARD FERTILIZER & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30VERITAS STEEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15American Posts, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18
American Posts, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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 Posts, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Posts, LLC ranks #10,033 at $17,022 current penalty.

How American Posts, LLC Compares

American Posts, LLC's 3.60 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-12-02

Last Inspection

2019-05-02

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,404

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $3,404 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.6% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$29,303

Current Penalty Amount

$17,022

Penalty Reduction

41.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,281 from the initial assessment of $29,303. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric American Posts, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $17,022 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,404 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 American Posts, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, American Posts, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 15 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 Posts, LLC have?
American Posts, LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,022.
How many OSHA inspections has American Posts, LLC had?
American Posts, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-02 and the most recent on 2019-05-02. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Posts, LLC?
American Posts, LLC has been assessed $17,022 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,303 (a 41.9% reduction).
Does American Posts, LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. American Posts, LLC has 15 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 American Posts, LLC operate in?
American Posts, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Posts, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Posts, LLC ranks #21,040 (the top quarter 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 Posts, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
American Posts, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,022 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, RBR Enterprises, LLC in Byhalia, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.