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Manufacturing · Decatur, AL

Chemtrade Solutions, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chemtrade Solutions, LLC ranks #13,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$25,351
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chemtrade Solutions, LLC in Decatur, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,351. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chemtrade Solutions, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Deco Manufacturing Company in Decatur, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $25,350 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#13,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Chemtrade Solutions, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chemtrade Solutions, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$25,351 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Chemtrade Solutions, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0019.438.858.277.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAVCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PECE FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48U S SALT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67ELDORALDO STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATERIAL DIFFERENCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TEAM INDUSTRIES ANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74H.B. FULLER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS BOLT & SCREW C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARDAGH GLASS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANEX INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AZZ INC DBA AZZ GALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANDUIT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEISE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ICCO CHEESE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 603FM, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NORTH STATES INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16Chemtrade Solutions,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Chemtrade Solutions, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chemtrade Solutions, LLC ranks #6,435 at $25,351 current penalty.

How Chemtrade Solutions, LLC Compares

Chemtrade Solutions, LLC's 2.00 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-26

Last Inspection

2018-02-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,676

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $12,676 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$38,025

Current Penalty Amount

$25,351

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,674 from the initial assessment of $38,025. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chemtrade Solutions, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chemtrade Solutions, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $25,351 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,676 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chemtrade Solutions, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,351 here).

Summit Wood Products, LLC $25,352 WI Deco Manufacturing Company $25,350 IL Kraft Heinz $25,350 MO Woodward HRT INC. $25,350 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cavco Industries INC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Beeville, TX Pece Foundry, INC. 2 insp. Prairieville, LA U S Salt, LLC 2 insp. Watkins Glen, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Summit Wood Products, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
3 inspections $25,352
Deco Manufacturing Company
Decatur, IL
3 inspections $25,350
Kraft Heinz
Kirksville, MO
4 inspections $25,350
Woodward HRT INC.
Santa Clarita, CA
2 inspections $25,350
Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Refinery (BRRF)
Baton Rouge, LA
2 inspections $25,350

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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 Chemtrade Solutions, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chemtrade Solutions, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Chemtrade Solutions, LLC have? ▼
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,351.
How many OSHA inspections has Chemtrade Solutions, LLC had? ▼
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-26 and the most recent on 2018-02-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chemtrade Solutions, LLC? ▼
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC has been assessed $25,351 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,025 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Chemtrade Solutions, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chemtrade Solutions, 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 Chemtrade Solutions, LLC operate in? ▼
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325188). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chemtrade Solutions, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chemtrade Solutions, LLC ranks #13,133 (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 Chemtrade Solutions, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chemtrade Solutions, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $25,351 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Deco Manufacturing Company in Decatur, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $25,350 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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