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Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC in Paris, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Schwartz Manufacturing CO. in Two Rivers, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
12.5%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN BILTRITE, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 38K&N'S FOODS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39STEPHENS ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22WORLD KITCHEN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35TRUSS COMPONENTS OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33AG PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15AMERICAN BEEF PACKER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6HC RETAIL LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15BROLITE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17RICHARDS WHOLESALE F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FALCON FOUNDRY CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23SISKIYOU FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WESTBY COOPERATIVE C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SOFIDEL AMERICA CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6MICRO-FAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14TURANO FLORIDA BUN, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN LITHO, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BOMAN & KEMP MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6TROY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16Nobel Automotive Ten…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC sits at penalty rank #24,019 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,500 assessed).

How Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC Compares

Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC's 4.00 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 below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-07-15

Last Inspection

2017-05-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,125

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,125 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

12.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

87.5% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

28.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,800 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $4,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,125 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Applied Coatings Group $4,500 NY US Premier Tube Mills $4,500 IN Doncasters INC., Storms Forge $4,500 MA Friendship Hardwoods, LLC $4,500 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

American Biltrite, INC. 4 insp. Lowell, MA K&N'S Foods USA, LLC 4 insp. Fulton, NY Stephens Enterprises, INC. 4 insp. Bridgeville, DE World Kitchen, LLC 4 insp. Corning, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Doncasters INC., Storms Forge
Springfield, MA
2 inspections $4,500
Schwartz Manufacturing CO.
Two Rivers, WI
2 inspections $4,500
Equity Group Kentucky Division LLC
Albany, KY
4 inspections $4,500
Nissan Forklift CORP.
Marengo, IL
2 inspections $4,500
A.O. Smith Corporation
Winchester, KY
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

Use Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC have? ▼
Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC had? ▼
Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-15 and the most recent on 2017-05-24. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC? ▼
Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 28.6% reduction).
Does Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC has 2 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 Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC operate in? ▼
Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326220). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC ranks #58,528 (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 Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nobel Automotive Tennessee LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schwartz Manufacturing CO. in Two Rivers, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,500 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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