Manufacturing · Morristown, TN

Howmet Castings & Services INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howmet Castings & Services INC ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 5 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,975
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howmet Castings & Services INC in Morristown, TN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,975. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howmet Castings & Services INC 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,678 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, HBP, INC., DBA HB Plastics in Freeport, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,975 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#68,678
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Howmet Castings & Services INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Howmet Castings & Services INC runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$2,975 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Howmet Castings & Services INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBILCO CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FRICK'S QUALITY MEAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7TST NA TRIM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15PALOS VERDES BUILDIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3COMPUTER COMPONENTS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TARKETT USA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BIG D CONCRETE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HORNADY MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4L & N HARDWOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11UNIVERSAL SYSTEMS US…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21BESTWELD, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3METALTEK INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7MASAMI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14L C INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10STATE FABRICATORS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26MILLWOOD INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KEOKUK MILLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 57REITNOUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25THE GUND COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8Howmet Castings & Se…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5
Howmet Castings & Services INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Howmet Castings & Services INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Howmet Castings & Services INC is the #27,408 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,975).

How Howmet Castings & Services INC Compares

Howmet Castings & Services INC's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-12-01

Last Inspection

2025-01-29

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$595

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $595 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

5

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,975

Current Penalty Amount

$2,975

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Howmet Castings & Services INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howmet Castings & Services INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,975 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $595 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Howmet Castings & Services INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,975 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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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 Howmet Castings & Services INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Howmet Castings & Services INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 5 violations across 5 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 Howmet Castings & Services INC have?
Howmet Castings & Services INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,975.
How many OSHA inspections has Howmet Castings & Services INC had?
Howmet Castings & Services INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-01 and the most recent on 2025-01-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howmet Castings & Services INC?
Howmet Castings & Services INC has been assessed $2,975 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Howmet Castings & Services INC operate in?
Howmet Castings & Services INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336413). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Howmet Castings & Services INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howmet Castings & Services INC ranks #68,678 (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 Howmet Castings & Services INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Howmet Castings & Services INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,975 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, HBP, INC., DBA HB Plastics in Freeport, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,975 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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