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Manufacturing · Waynesboro, TN

Lincoln Brass Works INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lincoln Brass Works INC ranks #4,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty43% serious
$52,053
OSHA penalties
51
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lincoln Brass Works INC in Waynesboro, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $52,053. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lincoln Brass Works INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 51 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Greater Omaha Packing Company, INC. in Omaha, NE is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $52,054 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
43.1%
of violations were serious
#4,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lincoln Brass Works INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lincoln Brass Works INC runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$52,053 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Lincoln Brass Works INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.613.82740.253.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHALIBURTON INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SCHREIBER FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14THE BAKER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21COLORADO BETTER KITC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NEVADA PRECISION SHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13INTEGRITY FUSION PRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FRONTERA TEXTILE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ATLANTIC PRECAST CON…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21R. M. PALMER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CHALMERS & KUBECK NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CORAL INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BETTS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ONGNA WOOD PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SHM NEB, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COLEMAN COMPANY, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE ARTHUR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ARLINGTON INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HOUSE OF RAEFORD FAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ROTELLA'S ITALIAN BA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Lincoln Brass Works …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51
Lincoln Brass Works INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 51 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.

Lincoln Brass Works INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lincoln Brass Works INC ranks #2,464 at $52,053 current penalty.

How Lincoln Brass Works INC Compares

Lincoln Brass Works INC's 17.00 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 above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-27

Last Inspection

2010-07-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,351

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $17,351 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

43.1% of total

1

Willful

2.0% of total

5

Repeat

9.8% of total

23

Other-Than-Serious

45.1% 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

$69,400

Current Penalty Amount

$52,053

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,347 from the initial assessment of $69,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lincoln Brass Works INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lincoln Brass Works INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 51 8.0
Total Penalty $52,053 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,351 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lincoln Brass Works INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($52,053 here).

Greater Omaha Packing Company, INC. $52,054 NE Aggregate Plant Products CO. $52,050 TX West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. $52,040 IL Charles a. Rogers Enterprises, INC. $52,068 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Haliburton International Foods INC. 3 insp. Ontario, CA Schreiber Foods 3 insp. Carthage, MO The Baker Company 3 insp. Sanford, ME Colorado Better Kitchens CORP 3 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greater Omaha Packing Company, INC.
Omaha, NE
6 inspections $52,054
Aggregate Plant Products CO.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $52,050
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.
Bolingbrook, IL
6 inspections $52,040
Charles a. Rogers Enterprises, INC.
Victor, NY
4 inspections $52,068
Comm Steel INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $52,038

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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 Lincoln Brass Works INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lincoln Brass Works INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 51 violations across 3 inspections, including 22 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 Lincoln Brass Works INC have? ▼
Lincoln Brass Works INC has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 1 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $52,053.
How many OSHA inspections has Lincoln Brass Works INC had? ▼
Lincoln Brass Works INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-27 and the most recent on 2010-07-29. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lincoln Brass Works INC? ▼
Lincoln Brass Works INC has been assessed $52,053 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,400 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Lincoln Brass Works INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lincoln Brass Works INC has 22 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 5 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 Lincoln Brass Works INC operate in? ▼
Lincoln Brass Works INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332919). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lincoln Brass Works INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lincoln Brass Works INC ranks #4,827 (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 Lincoln Brass Works INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lincoln Brass Works INC's total OSHA penalty of $52,053 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greater Omaha Packing Company, INC. in Omaha, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $52,054 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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