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Manufacturing · Puryear, TN

Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC ranks #20,910 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious
$17,150
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,910
of 99,447 penalized employers

Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC in Puryear, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,910 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, Mosier Brothers in Woodlake, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,150 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
81.8%
of violations were serious
#20,910
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 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 Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,150 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDWEST AMMUNITION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40NATURAL FLAVORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN TIRE MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BENNETT TOOL AND DIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11OAK CREATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36PENTAIR FLOW TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GRIFF AND ASSOCIATES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10EMPLOYMENT 2000 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PRECIOUS METAL REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LONGHORN REGIONAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TFH/NYLABONE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FLOW AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHERN NATURE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16EVRAZ INC. NA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIRSH INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN CORRUGATED D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CLEMCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DENNIE MANNING CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PURE FLAVOR HOTHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Columbiad Fabricatio…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC is the #9,973 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,150).

How Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC Compares

Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC's 11.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-05-19

Last Inspection

2023-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $8,575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

81.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$17,150

Current Penalty Amount

$17,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $17,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,575 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,150 here).

Arkema, INC. $17,150 PA Quigley Manufacturing INC DBA Quigley Industries INC $17,150 MI Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC $17,150 CO Mosier Brothers $17,150 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Midwest Ammunition, LLC 2 insp. Hamilton, OH Natural Flavors, INC. 2 insp. Newark, NJ Southern Tire Mart 2 insp. Covington, GA Bennett Tool and Die LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arkema, INC.
Birdsboro, PA
2 inspections $17,150
Quigley Manufacturing INC DBA Quigley Industries INC
Farmington Hills, MI
5 inspections $17,150
Creative Foam Composite Systems, LLC
Berthoud, CO
4 inspections $17,150
Mosier Brothers
Woodlake, CA
2 inspections $17,150
Rockford Bolt & Steel CO.
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $17,150

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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 Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 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 Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC have? ▼
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC had? ▼
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-05-19 and the most recent on 2023-06-29. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC? ▼
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC has been assessed $17,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC 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 Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC operate in? ▼
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC ranks #20,910 (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 Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mosier Brothers in Woodlake, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,150 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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