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Manufacturing · Olmsted Falls, OH

American Wire & Cable Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Wire & Cable Company ranks #1,932 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 50 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty92% serious
$95,072
OSHA penalties
50
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,932
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Wire & Cable Company in Olmsted Falls, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 50 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $95,072. 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 Wire & Cable Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 50 violations, averaging 25.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,932 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 46 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, Advantage Powder Coating, INC. in Defiance, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $95,000 in current penalties.

25.0
violations per inspection
92.0%
of violations were serious
#1,932
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 50 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (25.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Wire & Cable Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Wire & Cable Company runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$95,072 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($95,072) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $95,072 $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 Wire & Cable Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.126.239.352.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXTEEL SAHA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27REMINGTON ARMS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39AGILEX FLAVORS & FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NIKKISO CRYO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUNIPER ELBOW CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MANOR TOOL AND MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATT BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEBAUFRE BAKERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23D. A. STEIN CULINARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIL-SPEC PACKAGING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWARK METAL MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHEMIPLASTICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PACTIV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOOL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CENTURION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAC LTT STAINLESS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ORNUA (WHITEHALL) IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHFRESH AQUACULTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7American Wire & Cabl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50
American Wire & Cable Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 50 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 Wire & Cable Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, American Wire & Cable Company sits at penalty rank #1,027 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($95,072 assessed).

How American Wire & Cable Company Compares

American Wire & Cable Company's 25.00 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-12

Last Inspection

2019-04-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

25.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47,536

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 25.0 violations per visit. That's $47,536 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

46

Serious

92.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

8.0% 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

$185,640

Current Penalty Amount

$95,072

Penalty Reduction

48.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $90,568 from the initial assessment of $185,640. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How American Wire & Cable Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Wire & Cable Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 50 8.0
Total Penalty $95,072 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $47,536 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Wire & Cable Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($95,072 here).

Colormasters, LLC $95,126 AL Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, INC. $95,005 GA Goodwin Ammonia Company $95,000 GA The Bama Companies, INC. $94,926 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nexteel Saha, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Remington Arms Company, LLC 2 insp. Ilion, NY Agilex Flavors & Fragrances INC 2 insp. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Nikkiso Cryo, INC. 2 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Colormasters, LLC
Albertville, AL
9 inspections $95,126
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, INC.
Shady Dale, GA
2 inspections $95,005
Advantage Powder Coating, INC.
Defiance, OH
2 inspections $95,000
Goodwin Ammonia Company
Lawrenceville, GA
2 inspections $95,000
Y-Tech
Huntsville, AL
0 inspections $0

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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 Wire & Cable Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Wire & Cable Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 50 violations across 2 inspections, including 46 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 Wire & Cable Company have? ▼
American Wire & Cable Company has 50 OSHA violations on record, including 46 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $95,072.
How many OSHA inspections has American Wire & Cable Company had? ▼
American Wire & Cable Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-12 and the most recent on 2019-04-19. This averages 25.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Wire & Cable Company? ▼
American Wire & Cable Company has been assessed $95,072 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $185,640 (a 48.8% reduction).
Does American Wire & Cable Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Wire & Cable Company has 46 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 Wire & Cable Company operate in? ▼
American Wire & Cable Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331422). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Wire & Cable Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Wire & Cable Company ranks #1,932 (the top 5% 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 Wire & Cable Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Wire & Cable Company's total OSHA penalty of $95,072 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Advantage Powder Coating, INC. in Defiance, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $95,000 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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