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Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. ranks #12,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 38 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$26,500
OSHA penalties
38
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 38 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 38 violations, averaging 19.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,452 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Winpak Heat Seal Corporation in Pekin, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $26,500 in current penalties.

19.0
violations per inspection
89.5%
of violations were serious
#12,452
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 38 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (19.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$26,500 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.920.530.139.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPHERE ALLIANCE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VAN DUERR INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ATORIA'S BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CZT ENERGY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13B P WEST COAST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILAND ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HICKORY SPRINGS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHRIS KANAGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTA ROTOMOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTHERN PELAGIC GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THER-A-PEDIC SLEEP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SYLVAMO NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Acheson Foundry & Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38
Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 38 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.

Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. is the #6,125 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($26,500).

How Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. Compares

Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC.'s 19.00 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 above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-02-13

Last Inspection

2023-03-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

19.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 19.0 violations per visit. That's $13,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

89.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

10.5% 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

$26,500

Current Penalty Amount

$26,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 38 8.0
Total Penalty $26,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,500 here).

Winpak Heat Seal Corporation $26,500 IL Valley Fine Foods LLC $26,500 CA Dominion Liquid Technologies, LLC $26,500 OH Dexter Stamping Company LLC $26,500 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Winpak Heat Seal Corporation
Pekin, IL
3 inspections $26,500
Valley Fine Foods LLC
Yuba City, CA
2 inspections $26,500
Dominion Liquid Technologies, LLC
Cincinnati, OH
3 inspections $26,500
Dexter Stamping Company LLC
Jackson, MI
6 inspections $26,500
Automated Manufacturing, INC.
Germantown, WI
3 inspections $26,500

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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 Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 38 violations across 2 inspections, including 34 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 Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. have? ▼
Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. has 38 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. had? ▼
Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-02-13 and the most recent on 2023-03-15. This averages 19.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC.? ▼
Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. has been assessed $26,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. has 34 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 Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. operate in? ▼
Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC. ranks #12,452 (the top quarter 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 Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Acheson Foundry & Machine Works, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Winpak Heat Seal Corporation in Pekin, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,500 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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