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Chem-Tainer Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. ranks #17,931 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$19,650
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,931
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. in Arlington, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,931 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, PDA Dental Lab in Lafayette, CO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#17,931
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$19,650 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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 Chem-Tainer Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.03.119.13551.066.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAROSE INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OPTIMA STANTRON CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ADVANTAGE POWDER COA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STRAUSS FEEDS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28PARKER- HANNIFIN COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ADONEL CONCRETE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ILPEA INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHEDS UNLIMITED LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MUELLER COPPER TUBE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SHELL OIL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HEBCO PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY ENGINEERED S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64DAVISCO FOODS INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ADVANCED STROBE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31AVIENT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIMPLY NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BORGHI USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KALINICH FENCE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Chem-Tainer Industri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #8,670 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($19,650 assessed).

How Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. Compares

Chem-Tainer Industries, INC.'s 12.00 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-12-05

Last Inspection

2018-01-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $9,825 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$23,650

Current Penalty Amount

$19,650

Penalty Reduction

16.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,000 from the initial assessment of $23,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $19,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,825 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,650 here).

Basalite Concrete Products $19,650 CA Chobani, LLC $19,653 NY Solar Plastics LLC $19,655 IA Custom Pak INC. $19,643 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Larose Industries, LLC 2 insp. Fayette, OH Optima Stantron CORP. Div of Elma Electronic INC. 2 insp. Lawrenceville, GA Advantage Powder Coating, INC. 2 insp. Defiance, OH Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. 2 insp. Watertown, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Basalite Concrete Products
Selma, CA
2 inspections $19,650
River City Concrete, INC.
Savannah, TN
7 inspections $19,650
PDA Dental Lab
Lafayette, CO
0 inspections $0
Chobani, LLC
New Berlin, NY
4 inspections $19,653
GWC Technology Inc.
Baldwin Park, CA
0 inspections $0

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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 Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chem-Tainer Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. have? ▼
Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. had? ▼
Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-05 and the most recent on 2018-01-04. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chem-Tainer Industries, INC.? ▼
Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. has been assessed $19,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,650 (a 16.9% reduction).
Does Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. has 18 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 Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chem-Tainer Industries, INC. ranks #17,931 (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 Chem-Tainer Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chem-Tainer Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,650 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, PDA Dental Lab in Lafayette, CO 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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