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Manufacturing · Memphis, TN

Buzzi Unicem USA INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Buzzi Unicem USA INC ranks #36,993 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty18% serious
$9,362
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#36,993
of 99,447 penalized employers

Buzzi Unicem USA INC in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,362. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Buzzi Unicem USA INC 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,993 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, 280 Trailers LLC in Phenix City, AL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,360 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
17.6%
of violations were serious
#36,993
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Buzzi Unicem USA INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Buzzi Unicem USA INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,362 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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 Buzzi Unicem USA INC.

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Buzzi Unicem USA INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Buzzi Unicem USA INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Buzzi Unicem USA INC is the #16,543 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,362).

How Buzzi Unicem USA INC Compares

Buzzi Unicem USA INC's 3.40 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-03-16

Last Inspection

2020-10-08

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,872

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $1,872 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

17.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

82.4% 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

$20,604

Current Penalty Amount

$9,362

Penalty Reduction

54.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,242 from the initial assessment of $20,604. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Buzzi Unicem USA INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Buzzi Unicem USA INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $9,362 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,872 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,362 here).

R. L. Lewis Industries, INC. $9,362 IL P3 Infrastructure, INC. $9,364 OH NCV Enterprises LLC $9,364 GA 280 Trailers LLC $9,360 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Calcium Products 5 insp. Fort Dodge, IA Premium Pet Health LLC 5 insp. Smithfield, VA Homestead Baking CO. 5 insp. Rumford, RI Timber Creek Resource, LLC 5 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

R. L. Lewis Industries, INC.
Pekin, IL
3 inspections $9,362
P3 Infrastructure, INC.
Stow, OH
2 inspections $9,364
NCV Enterprises LLC
Palmetto, GA
2 inspections $9,364
280 Trailers LLC
Phenix City, AL
2 inspections $9,360
Pelco Products, INC.
Edmond, OK
5 inspections $9,360

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What to do with this record

Use Buzzi Unicem USA INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Buzzi Unicem USA INC against R. L. Lewis Industries, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Buzzi Unicem USA INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Buzzi Unicem USA INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 3 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 Buzzi Unicem USA INC have? ▼
Buzzi Unicem USA INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,362.
How many OSHA inspections has Buzzi Unicem USA INC had? ▼
Buzzi Unicem USA INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-16 and the most recent on 2020-10-08. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Buzzi Unicem USA INC? ▼
Buzzi Unicem USA INC has been assessed $9,362 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,604 (a 54.6% reduction).
Does Buzzi Unicem USA INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Buzzi Unicem USA INC has 3 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 Buzzi Unicem USA INC operate in? ▼
Buzzi Unicem USA INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327320). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Buzzi Unicem USA INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Buzzi Unicem USA INC ranks #36,993 (the upper 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 Buzzi Unicem USA INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Buzzi Unicem USA INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,362 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, 280 Trailers LLC in Phenix City, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,360 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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