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Hanwha Advanced Materials America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hanwha Advanced Materials America ranks #17,676 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$19,918
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,676
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hanwha Advanced Materials America in Opelika, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,918. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hanwha Advanced Materials America 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,676 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, American Homestar of Lancaster in Lancaster, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,918 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#17,676
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Hanwha Advanced Materials America runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$19,918 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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 Hanwha Advanced Materials America.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPORT JERVIS LABORATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MAGNESITA REFRACTORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACCUTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30WEST FRASER WOOD PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND SHAMROCK REF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANITE RADIANCE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PALLET RECYCLE OF AL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34AFE VICTORY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34STERLING SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HUTCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CMH MANUFACTURING WE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ALUMINUM CO. OF AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7H&H MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33RITE STUFF FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ANNIN FLAGMAKERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOLARCITY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AC & A LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MONARCH BRANDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Hanwha Advanced Mate…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Hanwha Advanced Materials America has 2 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.

Hanwha Advanced Materials America in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Hanwha Advanced Materials America sits at penalty rank #8,559 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($19,918 assessed).

How Hanwha Advanced Materials America Compares

Hanwha Advanced Materials America's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-18

Last Inspection

2022-01-13

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,959

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,959 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$72,427

Current Penalty Amount

$19,918

Penalty Reduction

72.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $52,509 from the initial assessment of $72,427. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hanwha Advanced Materials America compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hanwha Advanced Materials America Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $19,918 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,959 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hanwha Advanced Materials America, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,918 here).

American Homestar of Lancaster $19,918 TX Johnson Controls Incorporated $19,918 PA Hamilton Tanks, LLC $19,919 OH American Tool Company $19,916 RI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port Jervis Laboratories, INC. 2 insp. Port Jervis, NY Magnesita Refractories 2 insp. York, PA Accutron INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CT West Fraser Wood Products, INC. 2 insp. Henderson, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Homestar of Lancaster
Lancaster, TX
2 inspections $19,918
Johnson Controls Incorporated
York, PA
2 inspections $19,918
Hamilton Tanks, LLC
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $19,919
Disco Fashion
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
American Tool Company
Lincoln, RI
4 inspections $19,916

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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 Hanwha Advanced Materials America safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hanwha Advanced Materials America's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Hanwha Advanced Materials America have? ▼
Hanwha Advanced Materials America has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,918.
How many OSHA inspections has Hanwha Advanced Materials America had? ▼
Hanwha Advanced Materials America has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-18 and the most recent on 2022-01-13. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hanwha Advanced Materials America? ▼
Hanwha Advanced Materials America has been assessed $19,918 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,427 (a 72.5% reduction).
Does Hanwha Advanced Materials America have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hanwha Advanced Materials America has 3 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 Hanwha Advanced Materials America operate in? ▼
Hanwha Advanced Materials America operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hanwha Advanced Materials America rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hanwha Advanced Materials America ranks #17,676 (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 Hanwha Advanced Materials America's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hanwha Advanced Materials America's total OSHA penalty of $19,918 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Homestar of Lancaster in Lancaster, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $19,918 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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