Manufacturing · Calhoun, GA

Apache Mills, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Apache Mills, INC. ranks #883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty79% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$153,023
OSHA penalties: 28
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Apache Mills, INC. in Calhoun, GA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $153,023. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Apache Mills, INC. 11 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sierra Circuits, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 78.6%
of violations were serious: #883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 53/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 11 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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Apache Mills, INC.

$153,023
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Apache Mills, INC. runs far above peers (9.7x 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

$153,023 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 Apache Mills, INC..

Apache Mills, INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Apache Mills, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Apache Mills, INC. is the #478 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($153,023).

How Apache Mills, INC. Compares

Apache Mills, INC.'s 2.55 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 (9.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-12-16

Last Inspection

2025-07-01

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,911

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 12 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $13,911 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

78.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.6% of total

Other-Than-Serious

17.9% 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

$244,884

Current Penalty Amount

$153,023

Penalty Reduction

37.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $91,861 from the initial assessment of $244,884. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Apache Mills, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Apache Mills, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	28	8.0
Total Penalty	$153,023	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,911	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Apache Mills, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($153,023 here).

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation $153,033 AL Daikin Applied Americas INC. $152,969 VA Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC $152,900 AR Alabama Farmers Cooperative, INC. $153,200 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Denso Manufacturing Michigan INC 11 insp. Battle Creek, MI Sierra Pacific Industries 11 insp. Lincoln, CA Millercoors LLC 11 insp. Golden, CO Gallo Glass Company 11 insp. Modesto, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Russellville, AL

14 inspections $153,033

Daikin Applied Americas INC.

Verona, VA

14 inspections $152,969

Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

Fayetteville, AR

5 inspections $152,900

Alabama Farmers Cooperative, INC.

Decatur, AL

6 inspections $153,200

Sierra Circuits, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

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 Apache Mills, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Apache Mills, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 11 inspections, including 22 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 Apache Mills, INC. have? ▼

Apache Mills, INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $153,023.

How many OSHA inspections has Apache Mills, INC. had? ▼

Apache Mills, INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-16 and the most recent on 2025-07-01. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Apache Mills, INC.? ▼

Apache Mills, INC. has been assessed $153,023 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $244,884 (a 37.5% reduction).

Does Apache Mills, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Apache Mills, INC. has 22 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Apache Mills, INC. operate in? ▼

Apache Mills, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Apache Mills, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Apache Mills, INC. ranks #883 (the top 1% 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 Apache Mills, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Apache Mills, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $153,023 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.7x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sierra Circuits, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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