Manufacturing · Macon, GA

Aspen Products INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aspen Products INC. ranks #775 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 44 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty82% serious
$164,041
OSHA penalties
44
Violations cited
11
OSHA inspections
#775
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aspen Products INC. in Macon, GA has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 44 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $164,041. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aspen Products INC. 11 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 44 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #775 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 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, Keokuk Mills, LLC in Keokuk, IA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $163,487 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#775
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 44 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aspen Products INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aspen Products INC. runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$164,041 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($164,041) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $164,041 $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 Aspen Products INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both10.911.01111.011.14.014.825.536.247.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATURE'S PATH USA II…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 32TRUE TEMPER SPORTS, …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 18TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15OCEAN GOLD SEAFOODS …, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13CELANESE ACETATE LLC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12YOROZU AUTOMOTIVE TE…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 38AMERICAN EXCELSIOR C…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15VIRGINIA TRANSFORMER…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 7VCI INC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 15HENDERSON STAMPING &…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 45ORCHARD MACHINERY CO…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12STAHL SPECIALTY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 28ARCHER DANIELS MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 19JINDAL TUBULAR USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 38SANDERSON FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 6WYMAN GORDON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 34LINCOLN INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 13UNIVERSAL GALVANIZIN…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 20UNITED STATES PIPE A…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 12SWIFT PORK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 14Aspen Products INC., OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 44
Aspen Products INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 44 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.

Aspen Products INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aspen Products INC. ranks #424 at $164,041 current penalty.

How Aspen Products INC. Compares

Aspen Products INC.'s 4.00 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 (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

11

First Inspection

2015-03-30

Last Inspection

2023-06-13

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $14,913 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

6.8% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

11.4% 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

$416,447

Current Penalty Amount

$164,041

Penalty Reduction

60.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $252,406 from the initial assessment of $416,447. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Aspen Products INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 11 2.6
Violations 44 8.0
Total Penalty $164,041 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,913 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Aspen Products INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Aspen Products INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 44 violations across 11 inspections, including 36 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 Aspen Products INC. have?
Aspen Products INC. has 44 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $164,041.
How many OSHA inspections has Aspen Products INC. had?
Aspen Products INC. has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-30 and the most recent on 2023-06-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aspen Products INC.?
Aspen Products INC. has been assessed $164,041 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $416,447 (a 60.6% reduction).
Does Aspen Products INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Aspen Products INC. has 36 serious violations, and 3 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 Aspen Products INC. operate in?
Aspen Products INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322219). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aspen Products INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aspen Products INC. ranks #775 (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 Aspen Products INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Aspen Products INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $164,041 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Keokuk Mills, LLC in Keokuk, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $163,487 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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