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Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. ranks #63,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty95% serious
$3,739
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#63,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. in Asheville, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,739. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Barron Metal Finishing, LLC in Rockford, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,740 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection
95.5%
of violations were serious
#63,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$3,739 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNUCO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LOLLICUP USA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AMSCAN INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CONCRETE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SUB-ZERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRY PRODUCTS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MORIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WATSON APPAREL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESIGN AND PRODUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56MULTI-PLASTICS EXTRU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11D&W FINE PACK, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CONTOUR SAWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4E. L. MUSTEE & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MANCHESTER MOLDING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DVELE OMEGA CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GORDON ALUMINUM INDU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12EXPRESS GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FLUID ROUTING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5HARVARD INTEGRATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Asheville Paint & Po…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22
Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. ranks #25,691 at $3,739 current penalty.

How Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. Compares

Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC.'s 7.33 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 well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-11-14

Last Inspection

2013-09-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,246

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $1,246 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

95.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.5% 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

$5,750

Current Penalty Amount

$3,739

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,011 from the initial assessment of $5,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $3,739 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,246 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,739 here).

Quality Metal Finishing, INC. $3,739 OK Asheville Mica Company $3,740 VA Plastonics, INC. $3,740 CT Reelcology, INC $3,740 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Nuco Foods, LLC 3 insp. Elizabethtown, PA Lollicup USA INC. 3 insp. Rockwall, TX Amscan INC 3 insp. Newburgh, NY Concrete Systems, INC. 3 insp. Hudson, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quality Metal Finishing, INC.
Oklahoma City, OK
3 inspections $3,739
Asheville Mica Company
Newport News, VA
3 inspections $3,740
Plastonics, INC.
Hartford, CT
3 inspections $3,740
Reelcology, INC
Pine Island, NY
2 inspections $3,740
Barron Metal Finishing, LLC
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $3,740

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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 Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 3 inspections, including 21 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 Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. have? ▼
Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,739.
How many OSHA inspections has Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. had? ▼
Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-14 and the most recent on 2013-09-17. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC.? ▼
Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. has been assessed $3,739 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,750 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. has 21 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 Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. operate in? ▼
Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC. ranks #63,223 (the lower half 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 Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Asheville Paint & Powder Coat, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,739 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Barron Metal Finishing, LLC in Rockford, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,740 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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