Manufacturing · Murfreesboro, TN

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee ranks #4,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty70% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$54,300
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #4,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee in Murfreesboro, TN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 27 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,555 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Spartech LLC in Ossipee, NH is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $54,304 in current penalties.

5.4
violations per inspection: 70.4%
of violations were serious: #4,555
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 11/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (5.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$54,300
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$54,300 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee.

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee sits at penalty rank #2,318 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($54,300 assessed).

How Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee Compares

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee's 5.40 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 (3.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-09-19

Last Inspection

2021-06-24

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,860

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.4 violations per visit. That's $10,860 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

70.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.9% 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

$61,675

Current Penalty Amount

$54,300

Penalty Reduction

12.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,375 from the initial assessment of $61,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	27	8.0
Total Penalty	$54,300	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,860	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,300 here).

Sigan America, LLC $54,300 IL Corsicana Bedding, INC. $54,300 NY Spartech LLC $54,304 NH General Aluminum Manufacturing Company $54,271 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products 5 insp. Pound, WI Interstate Brands Corporation 5 insp. Schiller Park, IL Polyplex USA LLC 5 insp. Decatur, AL BWJ Metal Works, LLC 5 insp. Abilene, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sigan America, LLC

Ottawa, IL

6 inspections $54,300

Corsicana Bedding, INC.

Middletown, NY

2 inspections $54,300

Spartech LLC

Ossipee, NH

5 inspections $54,304

Fabri-Kal Corporation

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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 Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 5 inspections, including 19 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 Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee have? ▼

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,300.

How many OSHA inspections has Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee had? ▼

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-19 and the most recent on 2021-06-24. This averages 5.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee? ▼

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee has been assessed $54,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,675 (a 12.0% reduction).

Does Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee has 19 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee operate in? ▼

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee ranks #4,555 (the top 5% 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 Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee's total OSHA penalty of $54,300 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Spartech LLC in Ossipee, NH is a similar manufacturing employer with $54,304 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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