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HI-Temp, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), HI-Temp, INC. ranks #53,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,320
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

HI-Temp, INC. in Tuscumbia, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,320. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 23 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected HI-Temp, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,198 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. For comparison, Moehnke Custom Cabinetry in Taylor, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,519 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#53,551
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,198
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How HI-Temp, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows HI-Temp, INC. 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

$5,320 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 HI-Temp, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedORBITAL ATK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NEXHAUL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32BELGIOIOSO CHEESE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEMICONDUCTOR COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLEPAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SINCLAIR CASPER REFI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41MERCK, SHARPE & DOHM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SIOUX CHIEF MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & H CABINETS & MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EMECO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25DOUBLE 'R' SHARPENING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TWIN MARQUIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSTOWN FEED MILL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25GROVE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23S-5! MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIAD METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MB'S EXODUS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HI-Temp, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
HI-Temp, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

HI-Temp, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, HI-Temp, INC. sits at penalty rank #22,481 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,320 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, HI-Temp, INC. ranks #4,303 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,198).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,320 OSHA penalties plus $1,198 WHD back wages (18.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How HI-Temp, INC. Compares

HI-Temp, INC.'s 5.00 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-21

Last Inspection

2014-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,660

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $2,660 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,320

Penalty Reduction

57.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,518

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,280 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,198
Employees Affected
22
WHD Violations
23
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$54
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,198

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that HI-Temp, INC. owed $1,198 in back wages to 22 employees across 1 case and 23 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 HI-Temp, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric HI-Temp, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $5,320 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,660 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for HI-Temp, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,320 here).

Roman Stone Construction CO. $5,320 NY Creps United Publications, LP $5,320 PA Metal Tite Products $5,320 CA Simco Coatings, INC. $5,320 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Enercon Engineering, INC
Barnesville, GA
2 inspections $6,518
4 Stars Moulding, LLC
Donna, TX
2 inspections $6,519
VT Industries, INC.
Universal City, TX
2 inspections $6,519
Granite Dealers, LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $6,519
Moehnke Custom Cabinetry
Taylor, TX
2 inspections $6,519

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What to do with this record

Use HI-Temp, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare HI-Temp, INC. against Enercon Engineering, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether HI-Temp, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • HI-Temp, INC. also carries $1,198 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 HI-Temp, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, HI-Temp, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 HI-Temp, INC. have? ▼
HI-Temp, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,320.
How many OSHA inspections has HI-Temp, INC. had? ▼
HI-Temp, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-21 and the most recent on 2014-06-04. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for HI-Temp, INC.? ▼
HI-Temp, INC. has been assessed $5,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 57.8% reduction). Additionally, $1,198 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does HI-Temp, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. HI-Temp, INC. has 5 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.
Has HI-Temp, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against HI-Temp, INC., resulting in $1,198 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does HI-Temp, INC. operate in? ▼
HI-Temp, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326291). 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 HI-Temp, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe HI-Temp, INC. 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 $1,198 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does HI-Temp, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, HI-Temp, INC. ranks #53,551 (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 HI-Temp, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
HI-Temp, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,320 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, Moehnke Custom Cabinetry in Taylor, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,519 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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