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Manufacturing · Clinton, SC

Asten Johnson INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Asten Johnson INC ranks #53,759 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty62% serious
$5,270
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,759
of 99,447 penalized employers

Asten Johnson INC in Clinton, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,270. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Asten Johnson INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,759 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Freirich Foods, INC. in Salisbury, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,270 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
#53,759
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Asten Johnson INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Asten Johnson INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,270 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Asten Johnson INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.521.031.542.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMDLG, INC. DBA PHENI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30W.D. TOWNLEY AND SON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CHARLES GREER LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CORPUS CHRISTI GASKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBIA RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30PHILADELPHIA MACARON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMM STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SALSBURY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNVERFERTH MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18IGLOO PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VERSO LUKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EXXONMOBIL BAYTOWN R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GERDAU MACSTEEL JACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40FEMCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CHURCH & DWIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HANDI-HOUSE MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KANSAS CITY SAUSAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW FLYER OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Asten Johnson INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Asten Johnson INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Asten Johnson INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Asten Johnson INC ranks #22,554 at $5,270 current penalty.

How Asten Johnson INC Compares

Asten Johnson INC's 6.50 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-03

Last Inspection

2010-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,635

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,635 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

61.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

7.7% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

30.8% 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

$16,475

Current Penalty Amount

$5,270

Penalty Reduction

68.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,205 from the initial assessment of $16,475. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Asten Johnson INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $5,270 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,635 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Asten Johnson INC, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,270 here).

Big B Manufacturing, INC. $5,270 PA Collins Pine Company $5,270 CA The Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company $5,270 MD Mare Island DRY Dock $5,270 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. & John M. Dudley 2 insp. Phenix City, AL W.D. Townley and Son Lumber Company, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX Royal Oak Enterprises LLC 2 insp. Summersville, MO Charles Greer Lumber CO., INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Big B Manufacturing, INC.
Klingerstown, PA
4 inspections $5,270
Collins Pine Company
Chester, CA
5 inspections $5,270
The Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $5,270
Mare Island DRY Dock
Vallejo, CA
2 inspections $5,270
Freirich Foods, INC.
Salisbury, NC
2 inspections $5,270

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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 Asten Johnson INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Asten Johnson INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Asten Johnson INC have? ▼
Asten Johnson INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,270.
How many OSHA inspections has Asten Johnson INC had? ▼
Asten Johnson INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-03 and the most recent on 2010-07-14. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Asten Johnson INC? ▼
Asten Johnson INC has been assessed $5,270 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,475 (a 68.0% reduction).
Does Asten Johnson INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Asten Johnson INC has 8 serious violations, and 1 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 Asten Johnson INC operate in? ▼
Asten Johnson INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 315999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Asten Johnson INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Asten Johnson INC ranks #53,759 (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 Asten Johnson INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Asten Johnson INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,270 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Freirich Foods, INC. in Salisbury, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,270 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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