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Manufacturing · Painesville, OH

Associated Enterprises

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Associated Enterprises ranks #14,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$23,760
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Associated Enterprises in Painesville, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Associated Enterprises 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Decco Castings INC in El Cajon, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $23,760 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
#14,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Associated Enterprises compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Associated Enterprises runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$23,760 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Associated Enterprises.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSILVER BAY SEAFOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION BUILD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARMEN CREATIVE CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MEGLIO INTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WEST COAST IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NITREX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED TUBE AND COND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MASTERCRAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29COASTAL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSONET INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BALDWIN FILTERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MICROTECH KNIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ROYAL INTERPACK NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B Y MARBLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JV MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHERN WIND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ACM MACHINING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Associated Enterprises, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Associated Enterprises has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Associated Enterprises in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Associated Enterprises ranks #7,000 at $23,760 current penalty.

How Associated Enterprises Compares

Associated Enterprises's 7.00 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-24

Last Inspection

2013-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,880

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $11,880 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$39,600

Current Penalty Amount

$23,760

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,840 from the initial assessment of $39,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Associated Enterprises compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Associated Enterprises Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $23,760 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,880 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Associated Enterprises, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,760 here).

Champion Concrete, INC. $23,760 TX Kaneka North America, LLC. $23,760 TX Decco Castings INC $23,760 CA Unisea, INC. $23,761 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC 2 insp. False Pass, AK Precision Build Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Carmen Creative Cabinet, L.L.C. 2 insp. Belton, TX Meglio Interiors, LLC 2 insp. Chamblee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Champion Concrete, INC.
Gregory, TX
2 inspections $23,760
Kaneka North America, LLC.
Pasadena, TX
2 inspections $23,760
Decco Castings INC
El Cajon, CA
3 inspections $23,760
Unisea, INC.
Dutch Harbor, AK
9 inspections $23,761
Adept Corporation
York, PA
3 inspections $23,762

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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 Associated Enterprises safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Associated Enterprises's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Associated Enterprises have? ▼
Associated Enterprises has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Associated Enterprises had? ▼
Associated Enterprises has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-24 and the most recent on 2013-04-24. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Associated Enterprises? ▼
Associated Enterprises has been assessed $23,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,600 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Associated Enterprises have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Associated Enterprises has 13 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 Associated Enterprises operate in? ▼
Associated Enterprises operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334417). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Associated Enterprises rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Associated Enterprises ranks #14,343 (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 Associated Enterprises's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Associated Enterprises's total OSHA penalty of $23,760 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Decco Castings INC in El Cajon, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,760 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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