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Manufacturing · Dadeville, AL

Kwangsung America Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kwangsung America Corporation ranks #7,476 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 12 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$38,245
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#7,476
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kwangsung America Corporation in Dadeville, AL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,245. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kwangsung America Corporation 6 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,476 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 (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Speedrack Products Group LTD in Quincy, MI is another manufacturing employer with 12 OSHA inspections on record and $38,250 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#7,476
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 6 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 Kwangsung America Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kwangsung America Corporation runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$38,245 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kwangsung America Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHICAGO POWDERED MET…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22METALSA STRUCTURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ROMANCING THE STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26DURO BAG MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8MERIDIAN SPECIALTY Y…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32TEXTRON AVIATION INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5PALMER PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22THK RHYTHM NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23WERK-BRAU CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1CARGILL INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 1PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AGROPUR INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7COREY STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBB…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20REGAL WARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32SIGAN AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48Kwangsung America Co…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12
Kwangsung America Corporation has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Kwangsung America Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kwangsung America Corporation is the #3,762 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($38,245).

How Kwangsung America Corporation Compares

Kwangsung America Corporation'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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-03-18

Last Inspection

2021-02-25

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,374

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,374 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$78,741

Current Penalty Amount

$38,245

Penalty Reduction

51.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,496 from the initial assessment of $78,741. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kwangsung America Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kwangsung America Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $38,245 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,374 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,245 here).

M W Manufacturers INC. $38,245 VA Sacramento Coca Cola Bottling CO, INC $38,245 CA Speedrack Products Group LTD $38,250 MI Ross Aluminum Castings, LLC $38,240 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Chicago Powdered Metal Products CO. 6 insp. Schiller Park, IL Metalsa Structural Products, INC. 6 insp. Elizabethtown, KY Romancing the Stone, INC. 6 insp. Coventry, RI Duro Bag Manufacturing CO. 6 insp. Elizabeth, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

M W Manufacturers INC.
Rocky Mount, VA
4 inspections $38,245
Sacramento Coca Cola Bottling CO, INC
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $38,245
Speedrack Products Group LTD
Quincy, MI
12 inspections $38,250
Ross Aluminum Castings, LLC
Sidney, OH
9 inspections $38,240
Anthony Todd Young, an Individual
Santa Ana, CA
2 inspections $38,255

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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 Kwangsung America Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kwangsung America Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 12 violations across 6 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 Kwangsung America Corporation have? ▼
Kwangsung America Corporation has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,245.
How many OSHA inspections has Kwangsung America Corporation had? ▼
Kwangsung America Corporation has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-18 and the most recent on 2021-02-25. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kwangsung America Corporation? ▼
Kwangsung America Corporation has been assessed $38,245 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $78,741 (a 51.4% reduction).
Does Kwangsung America Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kwangsung America Corporation 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 Kwangsung America Corporation operate in? ▼
Kwangsung America Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kwangsung America Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kwangsung America Corporation ranks #7,476 (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 Kwangsung America Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kwangsung America Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $38,245 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Speedrack Products Group LTD in Quincy, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $38,250 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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