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Astec Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Astec Industries INC ranks #20,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty35% serious
$17,700
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Astec Industries INC in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Astec Industries INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,249 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Austin Star Detonator CO., INC. in Brownsville, TX is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,700 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
35.3%
of violations were serious
#20,249
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Astec Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Astec Industries INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,700 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Astec Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLORENZA MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENWELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25STEEL STRUCTURES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CNC NOODLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CARPENTER DESIGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DURABLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DUBOSE STRAPPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14METALS AND ADDITIVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LINCOLN LUMBER CROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STYRO-TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ACCURATE AUTOMATIC M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STANDARD JIG BORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MET WELD INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PRECISION METAL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19COFFEYVILLE RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Astec Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34
Astec Industries INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Astec Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Astec Industries INC is the #9,659 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,700).

How Astec Industries INC Compares

Astec Industries INC's 17.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-10

Last Inspection

2013-05-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $8,850 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

35.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

22

Other-Than-Serious

64.7% 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

$23,600

Current Penalty Amount

$17,700

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,900 from the initial assessment of $23,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Astec Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 34 8.0
Total Penalty $17,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,850 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Astec Industries INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,700 here).

Thilmany LLC $17,700 WI Iam Acquisition LLC $17,700 IL Austin Star Detonator CO., INC. $17,700 TX Itw Covid Security Group, INC. $17,700 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Thilmany LLC
Kaukauna, WI
2 inspections $17,700
LA Quesera Mexicana, L.L.C.
Greeneville, TN
4 inspections $17,700
Iam Acquisition LLC
Elgin, IL
4 inspections $17,700
Austin Star Detonator CO., INC.
Brownsville, TX
3 inspections $17,700
Itw Covid Security Group, INC.
Cranbury, NJ
2 inspections $17,700

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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 Astec Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Astec Industries INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Astec Industries INC have? ▼
Astec Industries INC has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Astec Industries INC had? ▼
Astec Industries INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-10 and the most recent on 2013-05-17. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Astec Industries INC? ▼
Astec Industries INC has been assessed $17,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,600 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Astec Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Astec Industries INC has 12 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 Astec Industries INC operate in? ▼
Astec Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Astec Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Astec Industries INC ranks #20,249 (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 Astec Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Astec Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $17,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Austin Star Detonator CO., INC. in Brownsville, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,700 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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