Manufacturing · New Tazewell, TN

Homesteader, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Homesteader, LLC ranks #5,532 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty97% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$47,440
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #5,532
of 99,447 penalized employers

Homesteader, LLC in New Tazewell, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,440. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $134,800 in back wages owed to 408 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 Homesteader, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 29 violations, averaging 14.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,532 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 28 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 $134,800 in back wages owed to 408 affected workers. For comparison, Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC in Valencia, PA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $182,500 in current penalties.

14.5
violations per inspection: 96.6%
of violations were serious: #5,532
of 99,447 penalized employers: $134,800
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $135K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($135K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Homesteader, LLC

$47,440
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Homesteader, LLC runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$47,440 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Homesteader, LLC.

Homesteader, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Homesteader, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Homesteader, LLC sits at penalty rank #2,814 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($47,440 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Homesteader, LLC ranks #213 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($134,800).

Combined federal exposure here: $47,440 OSHA penalties plus $134,800 WHD back wages (74.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Homesteader, LLC Compares

Homesteader, LLC's 14.50 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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-03-06

Last Inspection

2019-03-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,720

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.5 violations per visit. That's $23,720 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

96.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

3.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$48,400

Current Penalty Amount

$47,440

Penalty Reduction

2.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$182,240

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $960 from the initial assessment of $48,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$134,800

Employees Affected

408

WHD Violations

409

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$330

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$134,800

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Homesteader, LLC owed $134,800 in back wages to 408 employees across 1 case and 409 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 Homesteader, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Homesteader, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	29	8.0
Total Penalty	$47,440	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$23,720	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,440 here).

KG Marketing and Bag CO., INC. $47,442 WI Rich Products Corporation $47,438 GA Kommerling USA, INC. $47,433 AL Wyoming Sugar Company, LLC $47,432 WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pacific Coast Producers

Oroville, CA

10 inspections $182,125

Wonton Food Corporation

Stafford, TX

2 inspections $182,471

Ajm Packaging

Taylor, MI

2 inspections $182,000

Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC

Valencia, PA

5 inspections $182,500

Tonawanda Coke Corporation

Tonawanda, NY

12 inspections $182,551

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What to do with this record

Use Homesteader, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Homesteader, LLC against Pacific Coast Producers, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Homesteader, LLC also carries $134,800 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 Homesteader, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Homesteader, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 2 inspections, including 28 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 Homesteader, LLC have? ▼

Homesteader, LLC has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 28 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,440.

How many OSHA inspections has Homesteader, LLC had? ▼

Homesteader, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-06 and the most recent on 2019-03-22. This averages 14.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Homesteader, LLC? ▼

Homesteader, LLC has been assessed $47,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $48,400 (a 2.0% reduction). Additionally, $134,800 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Homesteader, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Homesteader, LLC has 28 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 Homesteader, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Homesteader, LLC, resulting in $134,800 in back wages owed to 408 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Homesteader, LLC operate in? ▼

Homesteader, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336214). 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 Homesteader, LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Homesteader, LLC 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 $134,800 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Homesteader, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Homesteader, LLC ranks #5,532 (the top 10% 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 Homesteader, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Homesteader, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $47,440 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vorteq Coil Finishers, LLC in Valencia, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $182,500 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.