Manufacturing · Dalton, GA

PLZ Aeroscience

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PLZ Aeroscience ranks #901 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty81% serious
$152,000
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#901
of 99,447 penalized employers

PLZ Aeroscience in Dalton, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $152,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PLZ Aeroscience 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 8.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #901 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Quality Stamping Products CO. in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $152,000 in current penalties.

8.7
violations per inspection
80.8%
of violations were serious
#901
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How PLZ Aeroscience compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows PLZ Aeroscience runs far above peers (9.6x 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

$152,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($152,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $152,000 $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 PLZ Aeroscience.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSNEED SHIPBUILDING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 46LIQUI-BOX CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREAT OUTDOOR COTTAG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25INTEX MILLWORK SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EQUUSTOCK OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DURO-CHROME INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24CLEANAIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HOMEYER PRECISION MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22C.I.L. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KRIER FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NEW AGE INDUSTRIAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN REEL CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BRUNNER INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MERCURY PLASTICS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONCORD TOOL & MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32EBY SAWMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCHESTER CUSTOM MIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PLZ Aeroscience, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26
PLZ Aeroscience has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

PLZ Aeroscience in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, PLZ Aeroscience ranks #489 at $152,000 current penalty.

How PLZ Aeroscience Compares

PLZ Aeroscience's 8.67 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 (9.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-10-25

Last Inspection

2018-10-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$50,667

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.7 violations per visit. That's $50,667 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

80.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.7% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

11.5% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$227,554

Current Penalty Amount

$152,000

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $75,554 from the initial assessment of $227,554. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How PLZ Aeroscience compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric PLZ Aeroscience Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $152,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $50,667 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PLZ Aeroscience, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 PLZ Aeroscience safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, PLZ Aeroscience's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 3 inspections, including 21 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 PLZ Aeroscience have?
PLZ Aeroscience has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $152,000.
How many OSHA inspections has PLZ Aeroscience had?
PLZ Aeroscience has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-25 and the most recent on 2018-10-22. This averages 8.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PLZ Aeroscience?
PLZ Aeroscience has been assessed $152,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $227,554 (a 33.2% reduction).
Does PLZ Aeroscience have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. PLZ Aeroscience has 21 serious violations, and 2 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 PLZ Aeroscience operate in?
PLZ Aeroscience operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does PLZ Aeroscience rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PLZ Aeroscience ranks #901 (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 PLZ Aeroscience's safety record compare to industry average?
PLZ Aeroscience's total OSHA penalty of $152,000 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Quality Stamping Products CO. in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $152,000 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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