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American Wood Fibers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Wood Fibers, INC. ranks #18,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$19,174
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#18,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Wood Fibers, INC. in Circleville, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,174. 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 Wood Fibers, INC. 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Sasha Handbags, INC in Wallington, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,174 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#18,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Wood Fibers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Wood Fibers, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,174 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wood Fibers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.016.332.548.765.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDYNAMIC TOOL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 62SPRAY PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31CARLSON TOOL & MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CHANNELLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LYON SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CLEARWATER PAPER COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24TECHO-BLOC INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19TENNECO INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8EOS ENERGY STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CAN-ONE (USA), INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7LEACHGARNER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3ALLCAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6STANDARD IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9DUVINAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MATHESON TRI-GAS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SANDERSON PIPE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ARICA VESSEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9DAKKOTA INTEGRATED S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5THERMASTEEL LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32American Wood Fibers…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
American Wood Fibers, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Wood Fibers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Wood Fibers, INC. ranks #8,901 at $19,174 current penalty.

How American Wood Fibers, INC. Compares

American Wood Fibers, INC.'s 1.20 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-05-13

Last Inspection

2024-01-17

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,835

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $3,835 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$32,048

Current Penalty Amount

$19,174

Penalty Reduction

40.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,874 from the initial assessment of $32,048. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric American Wood Fibers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $19,174 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,835 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Wood Fibers, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,174 here).

Sasha Handbags, INC $19,174 NJ Aspen Guard, LLC DBA Folding Guard Company $19,175 IL Rich Products Corporation $19,175 CA Forestville Builders & Supply, INC. $19,168 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dynamic Tool CO., INC. 5 insp. El Paso, TX Spray Products Corporation 5 insp. Plymouth Meeting, PA Carlson Tool & Manufacturing CORP. 5 insp. Mequon, WI Channellock, INC. 5 insp. Meadville, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sasha Handbags, INC
Wallington, NJ
2 inspections $19,174
Aspen Guard, LLC DBA Folding Guard Company
Bedford Park, IL
3 inspections $19,175
Rich Products Corporation
Lodi, CA
4 inspections $19,175
Forestville Builders & Supply, INC.
Forestville, WI
2 inspections $19,168
Dawn Food Products INC.
Mexico, MO
2 inspections $19,168

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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 Wood Fibers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Wood Fibers, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 Wood Fibers, INC. have? ▼
American Wood Fibers, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,174.
How many OSHA inspections has American Wood Fibers, INC. had? ▼
American Wood Fibers, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-13 and the most recent on 2024-01-17. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Wood Fibers, INC.? ▼
American Wood Fibers, INC. has been assessed $19,174 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,048 (a 40.2% reduction).
Does American Wood Fibers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Wood Fibers, INC. has 5 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 Wood Fibers, INC. operate in? ▼
American Wood Fibers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Wood Fibers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Wood Fibers, INC. ranks #18,439 (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 Wood Fibers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Wood Fibers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,174 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sasha Handbags, INC in Wallington, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,174 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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