Wholesale Trade · Humboldt, TN

Murpac of Tennessee LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Murpac of Tennessee LLC ranks #24,669 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 46 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty41% serious
$14,675
OSHA penalties
46
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#24,669
of 99,447 penalized employers

Murpac of Tennessee LLC in Humboldt, TN has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 46 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,675. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Murpac of Tennessee LLC 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 46 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,669 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Koch Foods, INC. in Chicago, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,700 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection
41.3%
of violations were serious
#24,669
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 23/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 46 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Murpac of Tennessee LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Murpac of Tennessee LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,675 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Murpac of Tennessee LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.41010.611.12.914.225.536.848.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9HOLLIDAY ROCK COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL SHIPBR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 24FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 18US STEEL CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 7WESTERN BEE SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 40VENTURA FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 30UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 42US STEEL GREAT LAKES…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 9O'BRIEN STEEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 29FRANTZ WHOLESALE NUR…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8JOE DARRAH, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 29WOLVERINE PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 15WILLBANKS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 42CRYSTAL FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 40KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 17WAWONA FROZEN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 11 · Violations cited: 25UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8Murpac of Tennessee …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 46
Murpac of Tennessee LLC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 46 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Murpac of Tennessee LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Murpac of Tennessee LLC is the #1,171 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($14,675).

How Murpac of Tennessee LLC Compares

Murpac of Tennessee LLC's 4.60 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2010-02-23

Last Inspection

2022-04-29

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $1,468 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

41.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

10.9% of total

22

Other-Than-Serious

47.8% 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

$15,975

Current Penalty Amount

$14,675

Penalty Reduction

8.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,300 from the initial assessment of $15,975. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Murpac of Tennessee LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Murpac of Tennessee LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.0
Violations 46 5.5
Total Penalty $14,675 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,468 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Murpac of Tennessee LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Murpac of Tennessee LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Murpac of Tennessee LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 46 violations across 10 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Murpac of Tennessee LLC have?
Murpac of Tennessee LLC has 46 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,675.
How many OSHA inspections has Murpac of Tennessee LLC had?
Murpac of Tennessee LLC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-23 and the most recent on 2022-04-29. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Murpac of Tennessee LLC?
Murpac of Tennessee LLC has been assessed $14,675 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,975 (a 8.1% reduction).
Does Murpac of Tennessee LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Murpac of Tennessee LLC has 19 serious 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 Murpac of Tennessee LLC operate in?
Murpac of Tennessee LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Murpac of Tennessee LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Murpac of Tennessee LLC ranks #24,669 (the top quarter 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 Murpac of Tennessee LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Murpac of Tennessee LLC's total OSHA penalty of $14,675 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Koch Foods, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,700 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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