Manufacturing · Mountain City, TN

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Custom Crate and Pallet LLC ranks #52,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty58% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$5,575
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #52,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC in Mountain City, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Custom Crate and Pallet LLC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 4.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Crescent Foods INC. in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,575 in current penalties.

4.8
violations per inspection: 57.9%
of violations were serious: #52,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 21/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$5,575
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Custom Crate and Pallet LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$5,575 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Custom Crate and Pallet LLC.

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Custom Crate and Pallet LLC ranks #22,040 at $5,575 current penalty.

How Custom Crate and Pallet LLC Compares

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC's 4.75 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-11

Last Inspection

2012-06-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,394

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.8 violations per visit. That's $1,394 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

57.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

42.1% 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

$7,150

Current Penalty Amount

$5,575

Penalty Reduction

22.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,575 from the initial assessment of $7,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Custom Crate and Pallet LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Custom Crate and Pallet LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	19	8.0
Total Penalty	$5,575	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,394	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Custom Crate and Pallet LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,575 here).

BRP Manufacturing Company $5,575 OH Peninsula Iron Works $5,575 OR Crescent Foods INC. $5,575 IL Chesapeake Building Components INC $5,576 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bonded Logic, INC. 4 insp. LA Fayette, GA Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC 4 insp. Lincoln, RI Aluminum Finishing, LLC 4 insp. Adel, GA Universal Component Corporation 4 insp. Branford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

BRP Manufacturing Company

Chesapeake Building Components INC

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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 Custom Crate and Pallet LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Custom Crate and Pallet LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Custom Crate and Pallet LLC have? ▼

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,575.

How many OSHA inspections has Custom Crate and Pallet LLC had? ▼

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-11 and the most recent on 2012-06-07. This averages 4.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Custom Crate and Pallet LLC? ▼

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC has been assessed $5,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,150 (a 22.0% reduction).

Does Custom Crate and Pallet LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Custom Crate and Pallet LLC has 11 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 Custom Crate and Pallet LLC operate in? ▼

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Custom Crate and Pallet LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Custom Crate and Pallet LLC ranks #52,247 (the lower 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 Custom Crate and Pallet LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Custom Crate and Pallet LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,575 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, Crescent Foods INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,575 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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