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Associated Materials Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Associated Materials Incorporated ranks #2,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty41% serious
$79,852
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#2,533
of 99,447 penalized employers

Associated Materials Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $79,852. 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 Materials Incorporated 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Gasbarre Products, INC. in Saint Marys, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $79,800 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
41.2%
of violations were serious
#2,533
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 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 Associated Materials Incorporated runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$79,852 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($79,852) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $79,852 $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 Materials Incorporated.

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Associated Materials Incorporated has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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 Materials Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Associated Materials Incorporated sits at penalty rank #1,321 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($79,852 assessed).

How Associated Materials Incorporated Compares

Associated Materials Incorporated's 5.67 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 (5.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-01-04

Last Inspection

2021-09-22

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$26,617

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $26,617 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

41.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.8% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% 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

$168,064

Current Penalty Amount

$79,852

Penalty Reduction

52.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $88,212 from the initial assessment of $168,064. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Associated Materials Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $79,852 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $26,617 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Associated Materials Incorporated, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($79,852 here).

Orbital Atk INC. $79,853 MO All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. $79,878 GA Paccar INC. $79,803 OH Gasbarre Products, INC. $79,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

GT Stone Granite LLC 3 insp. Cartersville, GA Porcelen Limited Connecticut, LLC 3 insp. Hamden, CT Brentwood Originals, INC. 3 insp. Walls, MS Spartech Plastics, LLC 3 insp. Evanston, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Orbital Atk INC.
Independence, MO
2 inspections $79,853
All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC.
Fairburn, GA
2 inspections $79,878
Paccar INC.
Chillicothe, OH
4 inspections $79,803
Gasbarre Products, INC.
Saint Marys, PA
3 inspections $79,800
Landoll Corporation
Marysville, KS
12 inspections $79,780

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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 Materials Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Associated Materials Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Materials Incorporated have? ▼
Associated Materials Incorporated has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $79,852.
How many OSHA inspections has Associated Materials Incorporated had? ▼
Associated Materials Incorporated has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-04 and the most recent on 2021-09-22. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Associated Materials Incorporated? ▼
Associated Materials Incorporated has been assessed $79,852 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $168,064 (a 52.5% reduction).
Does Associated Materials Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Associated Materials Incorporated has 7 serious violations, and 2 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 Associated Materials Incorporated operate in? ▼
Associated Materials Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Associated Materials Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Associated Materials Incorporated ranks #2,533 (the top 5% 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 Materials Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Associated Materials Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $79,852 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gasbarre Products, INC. in Saint Marys, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $79,800 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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