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Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC in Trenton, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Action Screenprinting in Lewiston, ME is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRESTIGE INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48AMERICAN MARAZZI TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44HBD/THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53PALLFLEX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40NITTA CASINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SHEREX FASTENING SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PALOS VERDES BLDG. C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLUMBUS ROOF TRUSSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BPI RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EDGEWELL PERSONAL CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE QUIKRETE COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SGFW BAKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & G PALLET SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH FILTER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAYLOR-LISTUG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DOUGLAS PRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHURCH CHAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LORAIN COUNTY AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROOKLYN BOTTLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24Big Bend Galvanizing…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC sits at penalty rank #30,174 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed).

How Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC Compares

Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-03

Last Inspection

2023-10-26

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

New Steel INC $1,800 NE Total Systems Technology, INC. $1,800 PA Adirondack Natural Stone LLC $1,800 NY Pacific Motion LLC $1,800 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Prestige Industries, LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Fox Valley Systems, INC. 2 insp. Cary, IL American Marazzi Tile, INC. 2 insp. Sunnyvale, TX HBD/Thermoid, INC. 2 insp. Salisbury, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

New Steel INC
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $1,800
Adirondack Natural Stone LLC
Whitehall, NY
2 inspections $1,800
Erickson Metals of New Mexico, INC.
Santa Teresa, NM
2 inspections $1,800
Orion Press, INC.
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $1,800
Action Screenprinting
Lewiston, ME
2 inspections $1,800

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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 Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC have? ▼
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC had? ▼
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-03 and the most recent on 2023-10-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC? ▼
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC has 1 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 Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC operate in? ▼
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC ranks #78,503 (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 Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Action Screenprinting in Lewiston, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,800 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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