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Herman Grant CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Herman Grant CO INC ranks #62,493 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty68% serious
$3,850
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,493
of 99,447 penalized employers

Herman Grant CO INC in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Herman Grant CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,493 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Vie-del Company in Fresno, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,850 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
68.4%
of violations were serious
#62,493
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Herman Grant CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Herman Grant CO INC runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$3,850 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Herman Grant CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN TIRE MART, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONTI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SACRAMENTO COCA COLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPSTAN MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33EASTMAN BRASS INSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATCO RUBBER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAMES LOUDSPEAKER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GRANITE USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23APOLLO METALS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOWEL WELDPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WELTER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CEI EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL HEATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PLASTIPAK PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN STATE CARBON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Herman Grant CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Herman Grant CO INC has 2 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.

Herman Grant CO INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Herman Grant CO INC ranks #25,429 at $3,850 current penalty.

How Herman Grant CO INC Compares

Herman Grant CO INC's 9.50 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 well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-13

Last Inspection

2016-07-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,925

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $1,925 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

68.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

31.6% 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

$3,850

Current Penalty Amount

$3,850

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Herman Grant CO INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Herman Grant CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $3,850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,925 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Herman Grant CO INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,850 here).

Cahoon Farms $3,850 NY Howmet Aerospace INC $3,850 MI Allegan Tubular Products INC $3,850 MI Vie-del Company $3,850 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Tire Mart, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Lesage, WV Rich Products Corporation 2 insp. Waycross, GA Monti, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Howmet Aerospace INC
Whitehall, MI
3 inspections $3,850
Allegan Tubular Products INC
Allegan, MI
2 inspections $3,850
Vie-del Company
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $3,850
Deeter Foundry INC
Lincoln, NE
3 inspections $3,850
Sonoco Products Company
Murfreesboro, TN
2 inspections $3,850

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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 Herman Grant CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Herman Grant CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Herman Grant CO INC have? ▼
Herman Grant CO INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Herman Grant CO INC had? ▼
Herman Grant CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-13 and the most recent on 2016-07-14. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Herman Grant CO INC? ▼
Herman Grant CO INC has been assessed $3,850 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Herman Grant CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Herman Grant CO INC has 13 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 Herman Grant CO INC operate in? ▼
Herman Grant CO INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Herman Grant CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Herman Grant CO INC ranks #62,493 (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 Herman Grant CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Herman Grant CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,850 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, Vie-del Company in Fresno, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,850 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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