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Manufacturing · Geismar, LA

American Pump & Machine Works, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Pump & Machine Works, INC ranks #68,903 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
$2,940
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,903
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Pump & Machine Works, INC in Geismar, LA 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: $2,940. 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 Pump & Machine Works, INC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #68,903 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, Midwest Manufacturing and Distributing, INC. in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,940 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#68,903
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 Pump & Machine Works, INC runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$2,940 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Pump & Machine Works, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWARE MILLING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FORBO FLOORING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PEKING NOODLE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PRICE RUBBER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SMITH-BLAIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2APPIAN MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TANNER TIMBER SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN SUGAR REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FLEXO CONVERTERS USA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENCOMPASS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLAS ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVONIK CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ADVANCED DIGITAL CAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SUPER MIX OF WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HOHMANN & BARNARD, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5H & M PLATING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INFICON EDC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10American Pump & Mach…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
American Pump & Machine Works, 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 Pump & Machine Works, INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, American Pump & Machine Works, INC sits at penalty rank #27,481 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,940 assessed).

How American Pump & Machine Works, INC Compares

American Pump & Machine Works, 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 (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-02

Last Inspection

2016-04-26

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,470

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,470 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$2,940

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,260 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Pump & Machine Works, INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Pump & Machine Works, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,940 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,470 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Pump & Machine Works, INC, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,940 here).

General Business Solution $2,940 GA Plastic Reclamation Partners, LLC $2,940 IL Midwest Manufacturing and Distributing, INC. $2,940 IL Hipower Systems $2,940 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ware Milling Company, INC. 2 insp. Waycross, GA Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Solvay, NY Forbo Flooring INC 2 insp. Hazleton, PA Peking Noodle CO., INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

General Business Solution
Norcross, GA
2 inspections $2,940
Plastic Reclamation Partners, LLC
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $2,940
Midwest Manufacturing and Distributing, INC.
Chicago, IL
3 inspections $2,940
Hipower Systems
Lenexa, KS
2 inspections $2,940
Strata Corporation
Crookston, MN
2 inspections $2,940

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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 Pump & Machine Works, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Pump & Machine Works, 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 Pump & Machine Works, INC have? ▼
American Pump & Machine Works, INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,940.
How many OSHA inspections has American Pump & Machine Works, INC had? ▼
American Pump & Machine Works, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-02 and the most recent on 2016-04-26. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Pump & Machine Works, INC? ▼
American Pump & Machine Works, INC has been assessed $2,940 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does American Pump & Machine Works, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Pump & Machine Works, 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 Pump & Machine Works, INC operate in? ▼
American Pump & Machine Works, INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Pump & Machine Works, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Pump & Machine Works, INC ranks #68,903 (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 Pump & Machine Works, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Pump & Machine Works, INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,940 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, Midwest Manufacturing and Distributing, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,940 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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