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Associated Finish Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Associated Finish Systems, INC. ranks #51,369 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$5,737
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#51,369
of 99,447 penalized employers

Associated Finish Systems, INC. in Erie, PA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,737. 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 Finish Systems, INC. 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,369 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vicvik Construction, INC. in Pensacola, FL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,735 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#51,369
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Associated Finish Systems, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$5,737 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Associated Finish Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.006.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ A STREET AND ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4JBS CONTRACTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4TARGET CONSTRUCTORS,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6INTER-CITY CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GLOBAL KS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ENERGY MECHANICAL IN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SEVERSON PLUMBING ME…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3MID AMERICA ROOFING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ANTONIO LOPEZ DBA LO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26LAWSON CONTRACTING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6COMMERCIAL PLUMBING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3DORAN CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1JIM DANDY SEWER SERV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21CORNERSTONE ONE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MARTIN CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0MOTOR CITY ELECTRIC CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3UNKNOWN ROOFING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0TIDEWATER UTILITY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 63 HERMANOS CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TRICON ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Associated Finish Sy…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
Associated Finish Systems, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Finish Systems, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Associated Finish Systems, INC. is the #15,322 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($5,737).

How Associated Finish Systems, INC. Compares

Associated Finish Systems, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-02-07

Last Inspection

2020-10-16

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,147

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,147 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$7,896

Current Penalty Amount

$5,737

Penalty Reduction

27.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,159 from the initial assessment of $7,896. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Associated Finish Systems, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Associated Finish Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 5 3.3
Total Penalty $5,737 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,147 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Associated Finish Systems, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,737 here).

Choice Builders $5,738 OH Metalcrafts, a Tecta America Company LLC $5,735 GA Vicvik Construction, INC. $5,735 FL Bill Shields Roofing INC. $5,740 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

J a Street and Associates 5 insp. Abingdon, VA JBS Contracting, INC. 5 insp. Mount Pleasant, MI Target Constructors, INC. 5 insp. Fresno, CA Inter-City Contractors INC 5 insp. Seattle, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Choice Builders
Belpre, OH
2 inspections $5,738
Cable Services CO., INC.
Danville, PA
2 inspections $5,738
Silver Rock Electrical
Sandy, UT
0 inspections $0
Metalcrafts, a Tecta America Company LLC
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $5,735
Vicvik Construction, INC.
Pensacola, FL
2 inspections $5,735

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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 Finish Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Associated Finish Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Associated Finish Systems, INC. have? ▼
Associated Finish Systems, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,737.
How many OSHA inspections has Associated Finish Systems, INC. had? ▼
Associated Finish Systems, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-07 and the most recent on 2020-10-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Associated Finish Systems, INC.? ▼
Associated Finish Systems, INC. has been assessed $5,737 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,896 (a 27.3% reduction).
Does Associated Finish Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Associated Finish Systems, INC. has 3 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 Finish Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
Associated Finish Systems, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Associated Finish Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Associated Finish Systems, INC. ranks #51,369 (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 Associated Finish Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Associated Finish Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,737 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vicvik Construction, INC. in Pensacola, FL is a similar construction employer with $5,735 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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