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American Sign & Crane Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Sign & Crane Service, INC. has a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,495
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,157
of 100,495 penalized employers

American Sign & Crane Service, INC. in Reno, NV 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: $4,495. 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 Sign & Crane Service, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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, Mission Rubber Company, INC. in Corona, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,495 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
41%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Sign & Crane Service, INC. runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,495 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About American Sign & Crane Service, INC.

The federal enforcement record for American Sign & Crane Service, INC. in Reno, NV includes 2 OSHA inspections and 4 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $6,420 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $4,495 - a 30.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,248. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-01-07 to 2012-01-10, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-07

Last Inspection

2012-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,248

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,248 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,420

Current Penalty Amount

$4,495

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,925 from the initial assessment of $6,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Sign & Crane Service, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Sign & Crane Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 4 7.8
Total Penalty $4,495 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,248 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is American Sign & Crane Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Sign & Crane Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 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 Sign & Crane Service, INC. have? ▼
American Sign & Crane Service, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,495.
How many OSHA inspections has American Sign & Crane Service, INC. had? ▼
American Sign & Crane Service, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-07 and the most recent on 2012-01-10. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Sign & Crane Service, INC.? ▼
American Sign & Crane Service, INC. has been assessed $4,495 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,420 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does American Sign & Crane Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Sign & Crane Service, 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 Sign & Crane Service, INC. operate in? ▼
American Sign & Crane Service, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339950). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does American Sign & Crane Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Sign & Crane Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,495 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mission Rubber Company, INC. in Corona, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,495 in current penalties.

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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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