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Manufacturing · Elizabethton, TN

Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty85% serious
$5,625
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. in Elizabethton, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,874 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Swirl Woodcraft INC in Salt Lake City, UT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,625 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#51,874
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,625 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0010.220.430.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEXTEEL SAHA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27REMINGTON ARMS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39AGILEX FLAVORS & FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18REPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NIKKISO CRYO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JUNIPER ELBOW CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MANOR TOOL AND MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATT BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEBAUFRE BAKERIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23D. A. STEIN CULINARY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIL-SPEC PACKAGING O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHWARK METAL MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHEMIPLASTICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12J.H. ROUTH PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PACTIV CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOOL SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CENTURION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAC LTT STAINLESS DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31Brand and Oppenheime…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. sits at penalty rank #21,930 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,625 assessed).

How Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. Compares

Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC.'s 6.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-09

Last Inspection

2021-08-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,813 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$5,625

Current Penalty Amount

$5,625

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $5,625 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,813 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,625 here).

Swirl Woodcraft INC $5,625 UT Selflock Screw Products CO., INC. $5,625 NY PCT Enterprises, INC., DBA Precision Cabinets & TR $5,625 CA Tpi Iowa, LLC $5,625 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nexteel Saha, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Remington Arms Company, LLC 2 insp. Ilion, NY Agilex Flavors & Fragrances INC 2 insp. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Republic Engineered Products 2 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swirl Woodcraft INC
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $5,625
Selflock Screw Products CO., INC.
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $5,625
PCT Enterprises, INC., DBA Precision Cabinets & TR
Brentwood, CA
2 inspections $5,625
Tpi Iowa, LLC
Newton, IA
4 inspections $5,625
Tennant Company
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $5,625

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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 Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. have? ▼
Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. had? ▼
Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-09 and the most recent on 2021-08-16. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC.? ▼
Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. has been assessed $5,625 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. has 11 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 Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 313310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC. ranks #51,874 (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 Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brand and Oppenheimer CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,625 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, Swirl Woodcraft INC in Salt Lake City, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,625 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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