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Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty49% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC in Nashville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 18.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Moeller Precision Tool LLC in Wixom, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

18.5
violations per inspection
48.6%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.5 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 Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE BOEING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46NORTERA FOODS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN FIBER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26PLASTIC USA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SHJ CONSTRUCTION GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLUNTARY PURCHASING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NEW DAIRY OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SPRUILL PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35BAR BAKERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A. M. PYROTECHNICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREEN RENEWABLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOP SHELF MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOX PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TYSON FRESH MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN PLASTIC PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION PROTECTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ELDORADO ARTESIAN SP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Engineering & Sheetm…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37
Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC is the #22,317 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,400).

How Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC Compares

Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC's 18.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-18

Last Inspection

2017-07-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

18.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 18.5 violations per visit. That's $2,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

48.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

51.4% 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

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 37 8.0
Total Penalty $5,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Ervin Amasteel $5,400 PA Supervoid Systems, LLC $5,400 AL Advanced Tool Company, INC.* $5,400 FL Robert Mazza INC. $5,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Boeing Company 2 insp. North Charleston, SC Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Clarkston, GA Nortera Foods USA INC. 2 insp. Fairwater, WI Southern Fiber INC. 2 insp. Miami Gardens, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

PA Press LLC DBA Pennsylvania Press
Harrisburg, PA
2 inspections $5,400
Moeller Precision Tool LLC
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $5,400
Anchor Glass Container Corporation
Lawrenceburg, IN
3 inspections $5,400
Clark Dietrich Building Systems
Dade City, FL
2 inspections $5,400
J J Steel INC.
Battle Creek, MI
3 inspections $5,400

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What to do with this record

Use Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC have? ▼
Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC had? ▼
Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-18 and the most recent on 2017-07-21. This averages 18.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC? ▼
Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, 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 Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC operate in? ▼
Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC ranks #53,234 (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 Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Engineering & Sheetmetal Specialists, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 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, Moeller Precision Tool LLC in Wixom, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,400 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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