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Athens Mold and Machine, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Athens Mold and Machine, INC. ranks #22,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$16,171
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Athens Mold and Machine, INC. in Athens, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,171. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Athens Mold and Machine, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,183 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Laystrom Manufacturing CO. in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,168 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#22,183
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Athens Mold and Machine, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Athens Mold and Machine, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$16,171 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Athens Mold and Machine, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TRI STATE TIMBER SAW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57SCAPA NORTH AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38TILCON NEW YORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW HEAVEN CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BELLA ELEVATOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ERIC HAMILTON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GIVAUDAN FLAVORS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROMAXIMA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOLD IDEAS TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PROFESSIONAL BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND PRO CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WESTLAKE NATRIUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RICHARDS-WILBERT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19KANEKA NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AKEBONO BRAKE CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JCIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MONTEREY SCULPTURE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FRY COMMUNICATIONS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Athens Mold and Mach…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Athens Mold and Machine, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Athens Mold and Machine, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Athens Mold and Machine, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,560 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($16,171 assessed).

How Athens Mold and Machine, INC. Compares

Athens Mold and Machine, INC.'s 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-26

Last Inspection

2022-04-19

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,086

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $8,086 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$26,831

Current Penalty Amount

$16,171

Penalty Reduction

39.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,660 from the initial assessment of $26,831. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Athens Mold and Machine, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Athens Mold and Machine, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $16,171 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,086 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Athens Mold and Machine, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,171 here).

Rasi Laboratories, INC. $16,170 NJ Laystrom Manufacturing CO. $16,168 IL Central Valley Concrete, INC. $16,175 CA McShan Lumber Company INC. $16,167 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores, INC. 2 insp. Weatherford, TX Tri State Timber Sawmill, LLC. 2 insp. Brashear, MO Scapa North America, LLC 2 insp. Windsor, CT Tilcon New York INC. 2 insp. Wharton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rasi Laboratories, INC.
Somerset, NJ
2 inspections $16,170
MGR Professional
Flint, MI
0 inspections $0
Laystrom Manufacturing CO.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $16,168
Bevilacqua Research Corporation
Edwards, CA
0 inspections $0
Central Valley Concrete, INC.
Merced, CA
4 inspections $16,175

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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 Athens Mold and Machine, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Athens Mold and Machine, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Athens Mold and Machine, INC. have? ▼
Athens Mold and Machine, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,171.
How many OSHA inspections has Athens Mold and Machine, INC. had? ▼
Athens Mold and Machine, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-26 and the most recent on 2022-04-19. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Athens Mold and Machine, INC.? ▼
Athens Mold and Machine, INC. has been assessed $16,171 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,831 (a 39.7% reduction).
Does Athens Mold and Machine, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Athens Mold and Machine, INC. has 6 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 Athens Mold and Machine, INC. operate in? ▼
Athens Mold and Machine, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Athens Mold and Machine, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Athens Mold and Machine, INC. ranks #22,183 (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 Athens Mold and Machine, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Athens Mold and Machine, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,171 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Laystrom Manufacturing CO. in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,168 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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