This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Playground Device Safety Record

Anderson, IN

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/29/1996

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Playground Device in Anderson, Indiana has 47 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 10 classified as serious and $962 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1996.

American Playground Device, located in Anderson, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 47 violations on file, 10 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $962.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

47 Violations
5 Inspections
10 Serious
$962 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
35 ($100)
Serious?
10 ($762)
Repeat?
2 ($100)
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1982
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1982
OSHA initially proposed $1,305 in penalties for American Playground Device, later reduced to $962 — a 26% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations $210
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
5 citations $50
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
5 citations
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
4 citations $100
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $232
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/29/1996 Planned? Anderson, IN 9 $332
11/20/1984 Planned? Anderson, IN 6 $250
12/14/1982 Planned? Anderson, IN 10 $280
03/31/1975 Follow-Up? Anderson, IN 5 $25
03/15/1974 Planned? Anderson, IN 17 $75

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