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James Hardie Building Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), James Hardie Building Products, INC. ranks #9,122 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 22 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty36% serious
$33,214
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#9,122
of 99,447 penalized employers

James Hardie Building Products, INC. in McCarran, NV has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,214. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected James Hardie Building Products, INC. 10 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 2.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,122 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cape Robbin in Pomona, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.2
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#9,122
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 58/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (2.2 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 James Hardie Building Products, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$33,214 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 James Hardie Building Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1033.567.1100.6134.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN SUGAR REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15DEL MONTE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15PLASTOMER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25DOLD FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6PENNSYLVANIA TRANSFO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28BLUE BIRD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19FORD MOTOR COMPANY -…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5ZMDR LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 48DOMESTIC CASTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 128REQUEST FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 29NEW CENTER STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20MILTON MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 38PACIFIC COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 39MAGNETI MARELLI OF T…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30PACIFIC SEAFOOD, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7ULTRA-POLY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4HOUSE OF RAEFORD FAR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 92DEEP FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18James Hardie Buildin…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22
James Hardie Building Products, INC. has 10 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.

James Hardie Building Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, James Hardie Building Products, INC. ranks #4,550 at $33,214 current penalty.

How James Hardie Building Products, INC. Compares

James Hardie Building Products, INC.'s 2.20 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 (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-03-29

Last Inspection

2025-02-05

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,321

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.2 violations per visit. That's $3,321 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$46,265

Current Penalty Amount

$33,214

Penalty Reduction

28.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,051 from the initial assessment of $46,265. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric James Hardie Building Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $33,214 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,321 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for James Hardie Building Products, INC., both outside NV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,214 here).

Saul Escobar $33,212 TX Hermes Abrasives LTD $33,212 VA Schuette Metals, INC. $33,211 WI Evergreen Packaging, INC. $33,204 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

American Sugar Refining, INC. 10 insp. Arabi, LA Del Monte Foods INC. 10 insp. Hanford, CA Plastomer Corporation 10 insp. Livonia, MI Dold Foods LLC 10 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Saul Escobar
Dallas, TX
2 inspections $33,212
Hermes Abrasives LTD
Virginia Beach, VA
9 inspections $33,212
Schuette Metals, INC.
Rothschild, WI
2 inspections $33,211
Cape Robbin
Pomona, CA
0 inspections $0
Eye-Fi Holdings LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $33,220

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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 James Hardie Building Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, James Hardie Building Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 22 violations across 10 inspections, including 8 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 James Hardie Building Products, INC. have? ▼
James Hardie Building Products, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,214.
How many OSHA inspections has James Hardie Building Products, INC. had? ▼
James Hardie Building Products, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-29 and the most recent on 2025-02-05. This averages 2.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for James Hardie Building Products, INC.? ▼
James Hardie Building Products, INC. has been assessed $33,214 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,265 (a 28.2% reduction).
Does James Hardie Building Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. James Hardie Building Products, INC. has 8 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 James Hardie Building Products, INC. operate in? ▼
James Hardie Building Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does James Hardie Building Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, James Hardie Building Products, INC. ranks #9,122 (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 James Hardie Building Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
James Hardie Building Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $33,214 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cape Robbin in Pomona, CA 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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