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Automated Conveyor Systems INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Automated Conveyor Systems INC. ranks #1,011 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty0% serious
$141,250
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,011
of 99,447 penalized employers

Automated Conveyor Systems INC. in Lynchburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $141,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Automated Conveyor Systems INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,011 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 0 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. in Gainesville, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $20,600 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#1,011
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 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 Automated Conveyor Systems INC. runs far above peers (9.0x 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

$141,250 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($141,250) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $141,250 $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 Automated Conveyor Systems INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.98.014.020.126.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedD & D FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SUNSHINE MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DESERT PREMIUM GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GARDEN OF LIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20FOSS MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FIOCCHI OF AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WORZALLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MECHANICAL RUBBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TASMAN LEATHER GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EFS STRUCTURES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16COLE PALLET SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MAGGIE CHACON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SOFO FOODS OF OHIO, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4LUVATA WATERBURY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ELRINGKLINGER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FRIEDMAN BROTHERS DE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PURPLE INNOVATIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE MENNEL MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MANITOWOC GREY IRON …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16EVERGREEN PALLET LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Automated Conveyor S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Automated Conveyor Systems INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Automated Conveyor Systems INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Automated Conveyor Systems INC. ranks #554 at $141,250 current penalty.

How Automated Conveyor Systems INC. Compares

Automated Conveyor Systems INC.'s 1.33 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 (9.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-03-20

Last Inspection

2025-02-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$47,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $47,083 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

1

Willful

25.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$172,995

Current Penalty Amount

$141,250

Penalty Reduction

18.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,745 from the initial assessment of $172,995. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Automated Conveyor Systems INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Automated Conveyor Systems INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $141,250 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $47,083 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Automated Conveyor Systems INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($141,250 here).

Derby Gold Pine Shavings Company $141,201 FL Del Monte Foods, INC. $141,520 WI Supreme Oil Company South, LLC $140,976 AL Olein Recovery Corporation $141,553 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

D & D Foods, INC 3 insp. Omaha, NE Sunshine Mills, INC. 3 insp. Red Bay, AL Desert Premium Group, LLC 3 insp. Albuquerque, NM Garden of Light, INC. 3 insp. East Hartford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mar-Jac Poultry, INC.
Gainesville, GA
4 inspections $20,600
Derby Gold Pine Shavings Company
Williston, FL
5 inspections $141,201
Craft Machine Works, INC
Hampton, VA
12 inspections $141,150
Ajin USA
Cusseta, AL
3 inspections $10,150
Adem LLC
Santa Clara, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Automated Conveyor Systems INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Automated Conveyor Systems INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Automated Conveyor Systems INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Automated Conveyor Systems INC. have? ▼
Automated Conveyor Systems INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 1 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $141,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Automated Conveyor Systems INC. had? ▼
Automated Conveyor Systems INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-20 and the most recent on 2025-02-26. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Automated Conveyor Systems INC.? ▼
Automated Conveyor Systems INC. has been assessed $141,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $172,995 (a 18.4% reduction).
Does Automated Conveyor Systems INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Automated Conveyor Systems INC. has 0 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Automated Conveyor Systems INC. operate in? ▼
Automated Conveyor Systems INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333922). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Automated Conveyor Systems INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Automated Conveyor Systems INC. ranks #1,011 (the top 1% 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 Automated Conveyor Systems INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Automated Conveyor Systems INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $141,250 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mar-Jac Poultry, INC. in Gainesville, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,600 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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