Manufacturing · Augusta, GA

Prayon INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Prayon INC. ranks #50,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,958
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,425
of 99,447 penalized employers

Prayon INC. in Augusta, GA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,958. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Prayon INC. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,425 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Christ Panos Foods Corporation in Itasca, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,958 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#50,425
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Prayon INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Prayon INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,958 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Prayon INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIELDBROOK FOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ANSONIA COPPER & BRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SCHOLAR CRAFT PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35FERRY INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BETA PLASTICS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GARLAND WELDING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 54KBK INDUSTRIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WAHL CLIPPER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INTERNATIONAL EXTRUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24POINT BLANK PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARMADILLO AUTOMATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HANESBRANDS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23EQUUSTOCK LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T & R CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE GREENBRIER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BLUE TRIANGLE HARDWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TOTAL NUTRITION TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE LASER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TULSA TUBE BENDING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE O.S. KELLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Prayon INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Prayon INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Prayon INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Prayon INC. is the #21,441 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,958).

How Prayon INC. Compares

Prayon INC.'s 0.33 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-05-23

Last Inspection

2026-01-02

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,986

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $1,986 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$11,916

Current Penalty Amount

$5,958

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,958 from the initial assessment of $11,916. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Prayon INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $5,958 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,986 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Prayon INC., 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 Prayon INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Prayon INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Prayon INC. have?
Prayon INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,958.
How many OSHA inspections has Prayon INC. had?
Prayon INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-23 and the most recent on 2026-01-02. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Prayon INC.?
Prayon INC. has been assessed $5,958 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,916 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Prayon INC. operate in?
Prayon INC. 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 Prayon INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Prayon INC. ranks #50,425 (the lower half 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 Prayon INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Prayon INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,958 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Christ Panos Foods Corporation in Itasca, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,958 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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