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Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty23% serious
$2,600
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated in Knoxville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,514 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Ed Long's Metal Works in San Antonio, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,600 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
23.1%
of violations were serious
#71,514
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 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 Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,600 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRILTON PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUCHMAN LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26BARRY CALLEBAUT USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PROFUSION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SAULO'S GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27D G YUENGLING & SON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36PETRO CHEMICAL MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST FOOD MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JENSEN MEAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSOLIDATED FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRANITE PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SAUL ESCOBAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HERITAGE BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL DYNAMICS LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMIC GROWTH SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Mattoon Precision Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIBER-TECH INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INNOVATIVE CIRCUITS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JDR ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OLSON TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Dempster Machine Sho…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated is the #28,230 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,600).

How Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated Compares

Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated's 13.00 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 well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-05

Last Inspection

2014-10-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

23.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

76.9% 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

$2,600

Current Penalty Amount

$2,600

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $2,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,600 here).

Premium Wood Stakes, INC. $2,600 CA Admet Incorporated $2,600 MA Ed Long's Metal Works $2,600 TX US Ring Binder L.P. $2,600 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morrilton Packing Company, INC. 2 insp. Morrilton, AR Buchman Lumber Company LLC 2 insp. Springbrook, WI Barry Callebaut USA, L.L.C. 2 insp. Pennsauken, NJ Profusion Industries, LLC. 2 insp. Marietta, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Premium Wood Stakes, INC.
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $2,600
Admet Incorporated
Norwood, MA
2 inspections $2,600
Ed Long's Metal Works
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $2,600
US Ring Binder L.P.
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $2,600
Yen Group LLC
Port Huron, MI
3 inspections $2,600

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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 Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated have? ▼
Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated had? ▼
Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-05 and the most recent on 2014-10-01. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated? ▼
Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated has been assessed $2,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated has 6 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 Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated operate in? ▼
Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated ranks #71,514 (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 Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dempster Machine Shop Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $2,600 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ed Long's Metal Works in San Antonio, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,600 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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