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HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. ranks #45 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 65 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty51% serious
$690,051
OSHA penalties
65
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#45
of 99,447 penalized employers

HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. in Thomson, GA has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 65 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $690,051. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. 12 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 65 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 33 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 well above peers (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Ordnance in Milan, TN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.4
violations per inspection
50.8%
of violations were serious
#45
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 11/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 65 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (5.4 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 HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. runs far above peers (43.8x 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

$690,051 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($690,051) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $690,051 $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 HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both11.912.01212.012.1028.857.686.4115.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHANNA STEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 30SWAN PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 25WEST LIBERTY FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 10SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 8AGCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 17CRAFT MACHINE WORKS,…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 110TONNARD MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 43CURTIS METAL FINISHI…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 35DANA INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 5MICHIGAN PRODUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 92GERDAU AMERISTEEL US…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 27UNARCO MATERIAL HAND…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 55MILWAUKEE VALVE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 30SPEEDRACK PRODUCTS G…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 26MUELLER BRASS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 49FERRARA CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 27JT MARINE INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 35ACS GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 33HP Pelzer Automotive…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 65
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 65 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.

HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. is the #27 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($690,051).

How HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. Compares

HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.'s 5.42 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 (43.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

12

First Inspection

2010-04-16

Last Inspection

2025-11-19

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$57,504

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 12 inspections over 16 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $57,504 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

33

Serious

50.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

21

Repeat

32.3% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

16.9% 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

$1.17M

Current Penalty Amount

$690,051

Penalty Reduction

41.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $482,364 from the initial assessment of $1.17M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 12 2.6
Violations 65 8.0
Total Penalty $690,051 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $57,504 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($690,051 here).

Case Farms Processing, INC. $683,861 OH Piping Technology & Products, INC. $698,517 TX Amd Industries, INC. $681,500 IL Fraser Shipyards, INC. $709,189 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

Hanna Steel Corporation 12 insp. Northport, AL Swan Products, LLC 12 insp. Sparks, NV Sierra Pacific Industries 12 insp. Sonora, CA West Liberty Foods LLC 12 insp. Tremonton, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Foundation Food Group, INC.
Gainesville, GA
4 inspections $690,510
Case Farms Processing, INC.
Winesburg, OH
14 inspections $683,861
Piping Technology & Products, INC.
Houston, TX
7 inspections $698,517
Amd Industries, INC.
Cicero, IL
3 inspections $681,500
American Ordnance
Milan, TN
0 inspections $0

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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 HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 65 violations across 12 inspections, including 33 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 HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. have? ▼
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. has 65 OSHA violations on record, including 33 serious, 0 willful, and 21 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $690,051.
How many OSHA inspections has HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. had? ▼
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-16 and the most recent on 2025-11-19. This averages 5.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.? ▼
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. has been assessed $690,051 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1.17M (a 41.1% reduction).
Does HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. has 33 serious violations, and 21 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.
What industry does HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. operate in? ▼
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. 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 HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. ranks #45 (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 HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $690,051 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (43.8x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Ordnance in Milan, TN 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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