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Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. in Florence, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,879 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Eaton Corporation in Lincoln, IL is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#76,879
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$2,000 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% 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 Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.53349.566OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE VALLEY FERTILIZE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 63MCDOWELL AND WALKER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 164C FOODS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KRESTMARK INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NORDSON XALOY INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MEXICHEM FLUOR INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GARELICK FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TYLER PRODUCTS SALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15I SCHUMANN & CO. LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GREYSTONE LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SEMANO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BLACKPOWDER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YYK ENTERPRISES OPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14H. E. TOOL & DIE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44SANYO FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUZZI UNICEM USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALIZED BICYCLE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11EXXONMOBIL BATON ROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIGNODE INDUSTRIAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Monarch Ceramic Tile…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. is the #29,645 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,000).

How Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. Compares

Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC.'s 1.50 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-10

Last Inspection

2018-02-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$3,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,000

Penalty Reduction

35.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $3,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $2,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,000 here).

Elementis LTP INC. $2,000 NE Custom Powder Coat $2,000 NV Toshiba International CORP $2,000 MI Andrex, INC. $2,000 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Incorporated 2 insp. Mount Jackson, VA McDowell and Walker, INC. 2 insp. Afton, NY 4c Foods CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Krestmark Industries, LP 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allied Finishing INC
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Eaton Corporation
Lincoln, IL
6 inspections $2,000
Verstar Group, INC DBA Accurate Tooling Solutions & Accurate Welding
New Baltimore, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Collins Brothers Sawmill INC
Lanse, MI
2 inspections $2,000
Deslauriers, INC.
Henderson, NV
3 inspections $2,000

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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 Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. have? ▼
Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. had? ▼
Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-10 and the most recent on 2018-02-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC.? ▼
Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. has been assessed $2,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,100 (a 35.5% reduction).
Does Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. has 1 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 Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. operate in? ▼
Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC. ranks #76,879 (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 Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Monarch Ceramic Tile, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,000 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, Eaton Corporation in Lincoln, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,000 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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