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American Printing Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Printing Company, INC. ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$1,785
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Printing Company, INC. in Madison, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,785. 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 Printing Company, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, M & B Sea Products, INC. in New Bedford, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,785 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#78,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Printing Company, INC. 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

$1,785 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Printing Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRIORITY PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 105N PLUS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41WASHINGTON CRAB PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21KB FOODS ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JP Technology Inc., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20F & C PROFESSIONAL A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TUBULAR SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GARTNER COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30DELTA STAR, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMAZING NUTRA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DYNACO USA, INC. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AMBROSIA FRAGRANCE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21220 LABORATORIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUGAR CANE GROWERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEQUOIA FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RITTAL NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VEEPAK OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FOAM FABRICATORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKERWARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6American Printing Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
American Printing Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 Printing Company, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Printing Company, INC. ranks #30,289 at $1,785 current penalty.

How American Printing Company, INC. Compares

American Printing Company, INC.'s 2.50 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-05

Last Inspection

2014-06-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$893

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $893 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$5,355

Current Penalty Amount

$1,785

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,570 from the initial assessment of $5,355. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Printing Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Printing Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $1,785 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $893 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Printing Company, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,785 here).

Technical Rubber Company $1,785 OH M.C.M. Technologies, INC. $1,785 RI M & B Sea Products, INC. $1,785 MA Vance Metal Fabricators, INC. $1,785 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Priority Pallet, INC. 2 insp. Beaumont, CA 5n Plus INC. 2 insp. Fairfield, CT Washington Crab Producers INC 2 insp. Westport, WA KB Foods Enterprises 2 insp. Paterson, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Technical Rubber Company
Johnstown, OH
3 inspections $1,785
M.C.M. Technologies, INC.
Providence, RI
2 inspections $1,785
M & B Sea Products, INC.
New Bedford, MA
2 inspections $1,785
Vance Metal Fabricators, INC.
Geneva, NY
2 inspections $1,785
Superior Millwork Company
Jacksonville, FL
5 inspections $1,785

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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 Printing Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Printing Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Printing Company, INC. have? ▼
American Printing Company, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,785.
How many OSHA inspections has American Printing Company, INC. had? ▼
American Printing Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-05 and the most recent on 2014-06-06. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Printing Company, INC.? ▼
American Printing Company, INC. has been assessed $1,785 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,355 (a 66.7% reduction).
Does American Printing Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Printing Company, INC. has 2 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 Printing Company, INC. operate in? ▼
American Printing Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Printing Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Printing Company, INC. ranks #78,626 (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 Printing Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Printing Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,785 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, M & B Sea Products, INC. in New Bedford, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,785 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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