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Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. ranks #15,820 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$21,850
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#15,820
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. in Manchester, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,820 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nupak Solutions in Norton Shores, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,850 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#15,820
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,850 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.315.930.545.159.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFONTAROME CHEMICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57JINDAL SAW USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32NATIONAL FISH & SEAF…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31THE COMBINATION DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8PRE-CAST SPECIALTIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14MANSFIELD PLUMBING P…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CINCINNATI INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DIVERSIFIED MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SHOW MOTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BUSH HOG, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL FABRICATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ACCURATE METAL MACHI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9KRAFT HEINZ, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5VAUGHAN & BUSHNELL M…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7EAST COAST WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23FLEXMASTER, U.S.A., …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9MARTEC INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12CERTAIN TEED GYPSUM …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6LIMA PALLET COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5Fischer USA Stainles…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12
Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. is the #7,702 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,850).

How Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. Compares

Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC.'s 3.00 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-05-08

Last Inspection

2022-02-01

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,463

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,463 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

41.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$21,850

Current Penalty Amount

$21,850

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $21,850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,463 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,850 here).

Azteca Foods, INC. $21,850 IL Colonial Plastics INC $21,850 MI Atlantic Veneer Corporation $21,850 NC Nupak Solutions $21,850 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fontarome Chemical, INC. 4 insp. Saint Francis, WI Jindal Saw USA, LLC 4 insp. Baytown, TX National Fish & Seafood, INC. 4 insp. Gloucester, MA The Combination Door CO. 4 insp. Fond Du Lac, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Azteca Foods, INC.
Chicago, IL
6 inspections $21,850
Kayline, INC.
Cleveland, TN
2 inspections $21,850
Colonial Plastics INC
Shelby TWP, MI
4 inspections $21,850
Atlantic Veneer Corporation
Beaufort, NC
2 inspections $21,850
Nupak Solutions
Norton Shores, MI
2 inspections $21,850

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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 Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. have? ▼
Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. had? ▼
Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-05-08 and the most recent on 2022-02-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC.? ▼
Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. has been assessed $21,850 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. has 6 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. operate in? ▼
Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC. ranks #15,820 (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 Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fischer USA Stainless Steel Tubing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,850 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nupak Solutions in Norton Shores, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,850 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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