Manufacturing · Pendergrass, GA

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Synthetic Fiber, LLC ranks #13,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty76% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$25,236
OSHA penalties: 21
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #13,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC in Pendergrass, GA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,236. 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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,210 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Crate Services in Bolingbrook, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,315 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection: 76.2%
of violations were serious: #13,210
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (4.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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American Synthetic Fib…

$25,236
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows American Synthetic Fiber, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$25,236 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC.

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Synthetic Fiber, LLC ranks #6,474 at $25,236 current penalty.

How American Synthetic Fiber, LLC Compares

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC's 4.20 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-01-31

Last Inspection

2020-02-27

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,047

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $5,047 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

76.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.8% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$54,405

Current Penalty Amount

$25,236

Penalty Reduction

53.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,169 from the initial assessment of $54,405. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	American Synthetic Fiber, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	21	8.0
Total Penalty	$25,236	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,047	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,236 here).

Mackenzie Vault, INC. $25,235 MA Seilkop Industries, INC. $25,235 OH Win-Con Enterprises, INC. $25,243 TX Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC $25,228 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Accurate Manufacturing, INC. 5 insp. Tulsa, OK The Durham Company 5 insp. Houston, MO Morgan Truck Body, LLC 5 insp. Moosup, CT Carter Lumber 5 insp. Chesapeake, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mackenzie Vault, INC.

East Longmeadow, MA

2 inspections $25,235

Seilkop Industries, INC.

Cincinnati, OH

5 inspections $25,235

Crate Services

Bolingbrook, IL

2 inspections $21,315

Win-Con Enterprises, INC.

New Braunfels, TX

2 inspections $25,243

Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC

Pound, WI

5 inspections $25,228

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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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, American Synthetic Fiber, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 5 inspections, including 16 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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC have? ▼

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,236.

How many OSHA inspections has American Synthetic Fiber, LLC had? ▼

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-31 and the most recent on 2020-02-27. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for American Synthetic Fiber, LLC? ▼

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC has been assessed $25,236 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,405 (a 53.6% reduction).

Does American Synthetic Fiber, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. American Synthetic Fiber, LLC has 16 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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC operate in? ▼

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325220). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does American Synthetic Fiber, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Synthetic Fiber, LLC ranks #13,210 (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 Synthetic Fiber, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

American Synthetic Fiber, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $25,236 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Crate Services in Bolingbrook, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,315 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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