Manufacturing · Gallatin, TN

Competition Powder Coaters LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Competition Powder Coaters LLC ranks #35,576 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty76% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,825
OSHA penalties: 34
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #35,576
of 99,447 penalized employers

Competition Powder Coaters LLC in Gallatin, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,825. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Competition Powder Coaters LLC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 34 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,576 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Specialty Cable Corporation, INC. in Wallingford, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,825 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection: 76.5%
of violations were serious: #35,576
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$9,825
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Competition Powder Coaters LLC runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$9,825 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Competition Powder Coaters LLC.

Competition Powder Coaters LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Competition Powder Coaters LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Competition Powder Coaters LLC ranks #15,989 at $9,825 current penalty.

How Competition Powder Coaters LLC Compares

Competition Powder Coaters LLC's 8.50 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-05-01

Last Inspection

2013-12-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,456

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $2,456 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

76.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$11,925

Current Penalty Amount

$9,825

Penalty Reduction

17.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,100 from the initial assessment of $11,925. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Competition Powder Coaters LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Competition Powder Coaters LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	34	8.0
Total Penalty	$9,825	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,456	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Competition Powder Coaters LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,825 here).

Ardagh Glass INC. $9,825 WI Fairfield Woodworks LLC $9,825 CT Specialty Cable Corporation, INC. $9,825 CT Formtex Plastics Corporation $9,824 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Sperry & Rice, LLC. 4 insp. Killbuck, OH Anthony Timberlands, INC. 4 insp. Bearden, AR CK Technologies, LLC 4 insp. Brownsville, TX Polyvinyl Films, INC. 4 insp. Sutton, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ardagh Glass INC.

Burlington, WI

3 inspections $9,825

Fairfield Woodworks LLC

Stratford, CT

3 inspections $9,825

Specialty Cable Corporation, INC.

Wallingford, CT

2 inspections $9,825

Formtex Plastics Corporation

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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 Competition Powder Coaters LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Competition Powder Coaters LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 4 inspections, including 26 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 Competition Powder Coaters LLC have? ▼

Competition Powder Coaters LLC has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,825.

How many OSHA inspections has Competition Powder Coaters LLC had? ▼

Competition Powder Coaters LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-01 and the most recent on 2013-12-12. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Competition Powder Coaters LLC? ▼

Competition Powder Coaters LLC has been assessed $9,825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,925 (a 17.6% reduction).

Does Competition Powder Coaters LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Competition Powder Coaters LLC has 26 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 Competition Powder Coaters LLC operate in? ▼

Competition Powder Coaters LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Competition Powder Coaters LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Competition Powder Coaters LLC ranks #35,576 (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 Competition Powder Coaters LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Competition Powder Coaters LLC's total OSHA penalty of $9,825 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Specialty Cable Corporation, INC. in Wallingford, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,825 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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