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McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty32% serious
$1,350
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC in Franklin, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. For comparison, Hanson Brick in Columbia, SC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,350 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
31.6%
of violations were serious
#82,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,350 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% 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 McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.04.38.11215.819.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKMCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17KURARAY AMERICA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WAYNE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KISWIRE PINE BLUFF, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WESTLAKE CHEMICAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUE FRESH HPP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALL AMERICA THREADED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NATURAL PACK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREENHECK FAN CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DOOSAN BOBCAT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOWARD INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ANTHONY TODD YOUNG, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FOREST PRODUCTS DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15VEE PAK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN BUILDERS SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5IMT PRECISION, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JOAQUIN ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HENRY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRESH FROZEN FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17NE-MO'S BAKERY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6McCormick Machine & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC sits at penalty rank #31,418 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,350 assessed).

How McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC Compares

McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC's 9.50 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 below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-21

Last Inspection

2011-10-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

31.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

68.4% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$1,350

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $1,350 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,350 here).

Hanson Brick $1,350 SC Seneca Foods $1,350 CA Seametrics INC $1,350 WA 3m Purification, INC. $1,350 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kmco, LLC 2 insp. Crosby, TX Kuraray America, INC 2 insp. Pasadena, TX Wayne Farms, LLC 2 insp. Laurel, MS Kiswire Pine Bluff, INC. 2 insp. Pine Bluff, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hanson Brick
Columbia, SC
2 inspections $1,350
Seneca Foods
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $1,350
Seametrics INC
Kent, WA
2 inspections $1,350
Case Club
Anaheim, CA
0 inspections $0
3m Purification, INC.
Meriden, CT
2 inspections $1,350

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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 McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC have? ▼
McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,350.
How many OSHA inspections has McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC had? ▼
McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-21 and the most recent on 2011-10-25. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC? ▼
McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC has been assessed $1,350 in current OSHA penalties.
Does McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC has 6 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.
What industry does McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC operate in? ▼
McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC ranks #82,877 (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 McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
McCormick Machine & Automation CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,350 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, Hanson Brick in Columbia, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,350 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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