Manufacturing · Huntsville, AL

Axion Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Axion Corporation ranks #26,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty54% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,600
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #26,625
of 99,447 penalized employers

Axion Corporation in Huntsville, AL 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: $13,600. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 20 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Axion Corporation 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 #26,625 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $49,605 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. For comparison, Sheila's Bakery #1 in Detroit, MI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection: 53.8%
of violations were serious: #26,625
of 99,447 penalized employers: $49,605
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 11/100

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.
F Wage & hour compliance: $50K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($50K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Axion Corporation

$13,600
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Axion Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$13,600 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Axion Corporation.

Axion Corporation 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.

Axion Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Axion Corporation sits at penalty rank #12,421 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,600 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Axion Corporation ranks #672 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($49,605).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,600 OSHA penalties plus $49,605 WHD back wages (78.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Axion Corporation Compares

Axion Corporation'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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-02-08

Last Inspection

2012-09-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $6,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

53.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

7.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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

$13,600

Current Penalty Amount

$13,600

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$63,205

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$49,605

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$2,756

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$49,605

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Axion Corporation owed $49,605 in back wages to 18 employees across 1 case and 20 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 Axion Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Axion Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$13,600	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,800	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Axion Corporation, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,600 here).

Schwab Industries INC $13,600 MI Shippensburg Pump Company Incorporated $13,600 PA Graham Architectural Products Corporation $13,600 PA Tahoma Rubber and Plastics, INC. $13,600 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC. 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ Ugn, INC. 2 insp. Monroe, OH Pinnacle Marble & Granite, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Hixson Lumber Company, LLC 2 insp. Rison, AR

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3 inspections $63,223

2 inspections $63,160

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3 inspections $63,266

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2 inspections $63,270

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What to do with this record

Use Axion Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Axion Corporation against Best Maid Cookie Company, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Axion Corporation also carries $49,605 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 Axion Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Axion Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Axion Corporation have? ▼

Axion Corporation has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,600.

How many OSHA inspections has Axion Corporation had? ▼

Axion Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-08 and the most recent on 2012-09-06. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Axion Corporation? ▼

Axion Corporation has been assessed $13,600 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $49,605 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Axion Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Axion Corporation has 7 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.

Has Axion Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Axion Corporation, resulting in $49,605 in back wages owed to 18 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Axion Corporation operate in? ▼

Axion Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336399). 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 Axion Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Axion Corporation 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 $49,605 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Axion Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Axion Corporation ranks #26,625 (the upper 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 Axion Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Axion Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $13,600 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, Sheila's Bakery #1 in Detroit, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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