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Manufacturing · Tucson, AZ

Freedom Smoke USA

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Freedom Smoke USA has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$4,331
Back wages owed

Freedom Smoke USA in Tucson, AZ has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $4,331 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Freedom Smoke USA once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,331 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Florence Manufacturing in Manhattan, KS is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$4,331
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Freedom Smoke USA.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.101.63.14.76.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAIN STREET GOURMET, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PACTIV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1IOWA STEEL MASTERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GENESEE PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ACERO PRECISION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL CHEESE INDU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0M&M MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FOX RIVER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SKY FACTORY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4STONE SURFACES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6KING GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5STRONG STRUCTURAL ST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED PACKAGI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CAKE WORLD BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EUROPEAN ORNAMENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CUTTING EDGE WOODWOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2THE SHOCKEY PRECAST …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CJ'S SEAFOOD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Freedom Smoke USA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3
Freedom Smoke USA has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

Freedom Smoke USA in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Freedom Smoke USA ranks #3,215 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($4,331). Freedom Smoke USA carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #3,215 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($4,331).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $4,331 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Freedom Smoke USA Compares

Freedom Smoke USA's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Freedom Smoke USA to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2010-11-22

Last Inspection

2010-11-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,331
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
12
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$394
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,331

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Freedom Smoke USA owed $4,331 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 12 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Freedom Smoke USA compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Freedom Smoke USA Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Freedom Smoke USA, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Main Street Gourmet 1 insp. Cuyahoga Falls, OH Pactiv, LLC 1 insp. Corsicana, TX Iowa Steel Masters 1 insp. Ackley, IA Genesee Packaging, INC. 1 insp. Flint, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hinspergers Poly Industries
Medina, NY
2 inspections $4,331
Owen Business Systems, Inc.
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Florence Manufacturing
Manhattan, KS
0 inspections $0
MT Hood Forest Products LLC
Hood River, OR
2 inspections $4,330
Flow Sciences, INC.
Leland, NC
2 inspections $4,330

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What to do with this record

Use Freedom Smoke USA's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Freedom Smoke USA against Hinspergers Poly Industries, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Freedom Smoke USA's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Freedom Smoke USA also carries $4,331 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Freedom Smoke USA safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Freedom Smoke USA's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Freedom Smoke USA have? ▼
Freedom Smoke USA has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Freedom Smoke USA had? ▼
Freedom Smoke USA has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-22 and the most recent on 2010-11-22. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Freedom Smoke USA? ▼
Freedom Smoke USA has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,331 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Freedom Smoke USA been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Freedom Smoke USA, resulting in $4,331 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Freedom Smoke USA operate in? ▼
Freedom Smoke USA operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Freedom Smoke USA owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Freedom Smoke USA owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $4,331 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Freedom Smoke USA's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Freedom Smoke USA's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Florence Manufacturing in Manhattan, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 1 inspection on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.