Manufacturing · Ball Ground, GA

Awnex, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Awnex, INC. ranks #10,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty95% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$29,180
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #10,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Awnex, INC. in Ball Ground, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,180. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Awnex, INC. 4 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,954 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Honey Cell INC. Midwest in Middletown, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $29,190 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 95.5%
of violations were serious: #10,954
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Awnex, INC.

$29,180
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Awnex, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$29,180 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Awnex, INC..

Awnex, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Awnex, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Awnex, INC. is the #5,442 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($29,180).

How Awnex, INC. Compares

Awnex, INC.'s 5.50 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-03-18

Last Inspection

2026-02-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,295

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 11 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $7,295 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

95.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

4.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$47,882

Current Penalty Amount

$29,180

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $18,702 from the initial assessment of $47,882. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Awnex, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$29,180	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,295	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Awnex, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,180 here).

Amthor Steel $29,180 PA Honey Cell INC. Midwest $29,190 OH The Crosby Group LLC $29,195 OK Culpeper Farmers' Cooperative, INC $29,165 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Dickinson Frozen Foods, INC. 4 insp. Sugar City, ID The Bellevue Manufacturing Company 4 insp. Bellevue, OH Delstar Technologies, INC. 4 insp. Middletown, DE Pactivevergreen, INC. 4 insp. Temple, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amthor Steel

Erie, PA

4 inspections $29,180

Honey Cell INC. Midwest

Middletown, OH

3 inspections $29,190

3 inspections $29,195

Culpeper Farmers' Cooperative, INC

Culpeper, VA

2 inspections $29,165

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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 Awnex, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Awnex, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 4 inspections, including 21 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 Awnex, INC. have? ▼

Awnex, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,180.

How many OSHA inspections has Awnex, INC. had? ▼

Awnex, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-18 and the most recent on 2026-02-26. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Awnex, INC.? ▼

Awnex, INC. has been assessed $29,180 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,882 (a 39.1% reduction).

Does Awnex, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Awnex, INC. has 21 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 Awnex, INC. operate in? ▼

Awnex, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332323). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Awnex, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Awnex, INC. ranks #10,954 (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 Awnex, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Awnex, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $29,180 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Honey Cell INC. Midwest in Middletown, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $29,190 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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