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Carlex Glass America LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Carlex Glass America LLC ranks #1,361 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 92 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty67% serious
$116,175
OSHA penalties
92
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#1,361
of 99,447 penalized employers

Carlex Glass America LLC in Nashville, TN has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 92 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $116,175. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Carlex Glass America LLC 8 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 92 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,361 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 62 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $519 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Precision Stone Design in Elk Grove Village, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
67.4%
of violations were serious
#1,361
of 99,447 penalized employers
$519
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 92 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $519 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($519 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Carlex Glass America LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Carlex Glass America LLC runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$116,175 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($116,175) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $116,175 $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 Carlex Glass America LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1024.148.272.396.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedECO SERVICES OPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 49SNAK-KING CORP., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHI…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32SOFIDEL AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22MAL-BER MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 43PERFECT SHUTTERS INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3FORD MOTOR COMPANY S…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7CARAVELS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10JORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSAL INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6GRACELAND FRUIT INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27VALLEY FIG GROWERS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19THE TAPCO TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14DARIGOLD INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 30AMERICAN ALUMINUM AC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14UNION ELECTRIC STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 41Carlex Glass America…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 92
Carlex Glass America LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 92 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.

Carlex Glass America LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Carlex Glass America LLC sits at penalty rank #744 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($116,175 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Carlex Glass America LLC ranks #4,414 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($519).

Combined federal exposure here: $116,175 OSHA penalties plus $519 WHD back wages (0.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Carlex Glass America LLC Compares

Carlex Glass America LLC's 11.50 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 far above peers (7.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2016-01-23

Last Inspection

2022-08-17

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,522

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 7 years, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $14,522 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

62

Serious

67.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

30

Other-Than-Serious

32.6% 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

$142,150

Current Penalty Amount

$116,175

Penalty Reduction

18.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$116,694

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,975 from the initial assessment of $142,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$519
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$260
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$519

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Carlex Glass America LLC owed $519 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Carlex Glass America LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Carlex Glass America LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 92 8.0
Total Penalty $116,175 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,522 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Carlex Glass America LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($116,175 here).

USA Technologies, INC. $116,200 IL Pretium Packaging, LLC $116,000 NJ Dipen M Shah $116,433 MS Space Exploration Technologies CORP. $115,850 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Eco Services Operations CORP. 8 insp. Houston, TX Snak-King CORP. 8 insp. Freeport, IL Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 8 insp. Kittery, ME Imperial Industries INC. 8 insp. Rothschild, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC.
Spring Hill, TN
2 inspections $116,725
The Turner Company LLP
Rhome, TX
4 inspections $116,762
Precision Stone Design
Elk Grove Village, IL
0 inspections $0
Hain Pure Protein Corporation
New Oxford, PA
8 inspections $116,797
Reliable Castings Corporation
Sidney, OH
7 inspections $116,897

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What to do with this record

Use Carlex Glass America LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Carlex Glass America LLC against Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Carlex Glass America LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Carlex Glass America LLC also carries $519 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Carlex Glass America LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Carlex Glass America LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 92 violations across 8 inspections, including 62 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 Carlex Glass America LLC have? ▼
Carlex Glass America LLC has 92 OSHA violations on record, including 62 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $116,175.
How many OSHA inspections has Carlex Glass America LLC had? ▼
Carlex Glass America LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-23 and the most recent on 2022-08-17. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Carlex Glass America LLC? ▼
Carlex Glass America LLC has been assessed $116,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $142,150 (a 18.3% reduction). Additionally, $519 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Carlex Glass America LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Carlex Glass America LLC has 62 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.
Has Carlex Glass America LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Carlex Glass America LLC, resulting in $519 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Carlex Glass America LLC operate in? ▼
Carlex Glass America LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327215). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Carlex Glass America LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Carlex Glass America LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $519 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Carlex Glass America LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Carlex Glass America LLC ranks #1,361 (the top 1% 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 Carlex Glass America LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Carlex Glass America LLC's total OSHA penalty of $116,175 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Precision Stone Design in Elk Grove Village, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 8 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.