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The Aetna Welding Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Aetna Welding Company ranks #33,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty76% serious
$10,440
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Aetna Welding Company in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Aetna Welding Company 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Amt, INC. in Sharon Springs, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,442 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
76.2%
of violations were serious
#33,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Aetna Welding Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Aetna Welding Company runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,440 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 The Aetna Welding Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.723.631.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKYOEI STEEL AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27CVR COMMON SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTEPLAST GROUP CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ACI PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VIKING YACHT COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GENERAL PLASTICS & C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RIO VALLEY CANNING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12GORMAN BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1REDDY ICE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19KELLOGG NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POWELL ELECTRICAL SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18J M MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CURTIN MARITIME CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VICTAULIC COMPANY OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6R & R WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20COPPER HARBOR COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SUPERIOR METAL STAMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30The Aetna Welding Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
The Aetna Welding Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

The Aetna Welding Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: The Aetna Welding Company is the #15,304 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,440).

How The Aetna Welding Company Compares

The Aetna Welding Company's 7.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-08-27

Last Inspection

2017-03-30

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,480

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $3,480 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

76.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

23.8% 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

$20,600

Current Penalty Amount

$10,440

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,160 from the initial assessment of $20,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Aetna Welding Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Aetna Welding Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $10,440 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,480 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Aetna Welding Company, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,440 here).

Hartford Finishing, INC. $10,440 WI Shawcor Pipeline Protection LLC $10,442 TX Amt, INC. $10,442 NY Serway Brothers INC. $10,442 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Kyoei Steel America LLC 3 insp. Vinton, TX CVR Common Services, LLC 3 insp. Wynnewood, OK Inteplast Group Corporation 3 insp. Westborough, MA Aci Plastics INC. 3 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hartford Finishing, INC.
Hartford, WI
3 inspections $10,440
Quality Machining & Manufacturing, INC.
Sherwood, OH
2 inspections $10,440
Little Mexico
Colorado Springs, CO
0 inspections $0
Shawcor Pipeline Protection LLC
Channelview, TX
2 inspections $10,442
Amt, INC.
Sharon Springs, NY
2 inspections $10,442

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What to do with this record

Use The Aetna Welding Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 The Aetna Welding Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Aetna Welding Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Aetna Welding Company have? ▼
The Aetna Welding Company has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,440.
How many OSHA inspections has The Aetna Welding Company had? ▼
The Aetna Welding Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-27 and the most recent on 2017-03-30. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Aetna Welding Company? ▼
The Aetna Welding Company has been assessed $10,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,600 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does The Aetna Welding Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Aetna Welding Company has 16 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 The Aetna Welding Company operate in? ▼
The Aetna Welding Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Aetna Welding Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Aetna Welding Company ranks #33,762 (the upper 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 The Aetna Welding Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Aetna Welding Company's total OSHA penalty of $10,440 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, Amt, INC. in Sharon Springs, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,442 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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