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Manufacturing · West Memphis, AR

Awesome Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Awesome Products, INC. ranks #7,497 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty84% serious
$38,173
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#7,497
of 99,447 penalized employers

Awesome Products, INC. in West Memphis, AR has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,173. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Awesome Products, INC. once. These inspections turned up 19 violations, averaging 19.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,497 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $8,850 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. For comparison, Utex Industries, INC. in Conroe, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $47,008 in current penalties.

19.0
violations per inspection
84.2%
of violations were serious
#7,497
of 99,447 penalized employers
$8,850
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 40/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (19.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $9K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($9K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Awesome Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Awesome Products, INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$38,173 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Awesome Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.105.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGLOBAL ALTERNATIVE F…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3ROLLA AREA SHELTERED…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5EL PASO'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0G & G TREND, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4BURNETTE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0SW RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PRECOAT METALS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1S & G PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 11WOOD SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5TOWER EXTRUSIONS LTD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4AJM PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CHRISTIAN COUNTY MEN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0WIRE PRODUCTS COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1WAS BROKEN PALLET CO, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GENERAL CABINETS OF …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7GREEN GOLD DEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0HARBAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0INTERNATIONAL STONE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5GRACE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Awesome Products, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 19
Awesome Products, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 19 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.

Awesome Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Awesome Products, INC. is the #3,772 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($38,173). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Awesome Products, INC. at rank #2,434 of 4,429 employers ($8,850 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $38,173 OSHA penalties plus $8,850 WHD back wages (18.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Awesome Products, INC. Compares

Awesome Products, INC.'s 19.00 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2019-08-16

Last Inspection

2019-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

19.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$38,173

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 19.0 violations per visit. That's $38,173 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

84.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$102,364

Current Penalty Amount

$38,173

Penalty Reduction

62.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$47,023

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $64,191 from the initial assessment of $102,364. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$8,850
Employees Affected
20
WHD Violations
21
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$443
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$8,850

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Awesome Products, INC. owed $8,850 in back wages to 20 employees across 1 case and 21 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Awesome Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $38,173 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $38,173 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Awesome Products, INC., both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,173 here).

Morton Industries LLC $38,175 IL Dynapower Company LLC $38,167 VT Litho Press INC. $38,190 TX KB Autosys Manufacturing America, INC. $38,145 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Global Alternative Fuels 1 insp. El Paso, TX Rolla Area Sheltered Workshop 1 insp. Rolla, MO El Paso's Bakery 1 insp. El Paso, TX G & G Trend, INC. 1 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bauer, INC.
Bristol, CT
2 inspections $47,028
Lighting Technologies International LLC
Baldwin Park, CA
2 inspections $47,015
International Pita Bread INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $47,010
Utex Industries, INC.
Conroe, TX
3 inspections $47,008
Endpak Packaging, INC.
Pico Rivera, CA
3 inspections $47,005

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What to do with this record

Use Awesome Products, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Awesome Products, INC. against Bauer, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Awesome Products, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Awesome Products, INC. also carries $8,850 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Awesome Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Awesome Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 1 inspections, including 16 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 Awesome Products, INC. have? ▼
Awesome Products, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,173.
How many OSHA inspections has Awesome Products, INC. had? ▼
Awesome Products, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-16 and the most recent on 2019-08-16. This averages 19.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Awesome Products, INC.? ▼
Awesome Products, INC. has been assessed $38,173 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $102,364 (a 62.7% reduction). Additionally, $8,850 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Awesome Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Awesome Products, INC. has 16 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.
Has Awesome Products, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Awesome Products, INC., resulting in $8,850 in back wages owed to 20 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Awesome Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Awesome Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Awesome Products, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Awesome Products, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $8,850 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Awesome Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Awesome Products, INC. ranks #7,497 (the top 10% 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 Awesome Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Awesome Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $38,173 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Utex Industries, INC. in Conroe, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,008 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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