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Northdown Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northdown Industries, INC. ranks #21,325 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$16,825
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#21,325
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northdown Industries, INC. in Dyersburg, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,825. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northdown Industries, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,325 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - 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, Prince Agri Products, INC. in Omaha, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,830 in current penalties.

7.7
violations per inspection
65.2%
of violations were serious
#21,325
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northdown Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northdown Industries, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$16,825 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Northdown Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.517.33144.858.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38PURE POWER TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JEFFERSON COUNTY TIM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRICON TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32NIBCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEELCAD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FLEXIBLE FOAM PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CLEARSPAN COMPONENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11H & S MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUMMIT CORPORATION O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COFFEYVILLE SEKTAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VALMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6H & D PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21RIVERS METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLIED CONCRETE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LARIAT STEEL DESIGN,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23USA PRODUCTION PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Northdown Industries…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23
Northdown Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Northdown Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Northdown Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #10,169 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($16,825 assessed).

How Northdown Industries, INC. Compares

Northdown Industries, INC.'s 7.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-04-25

Last Inspection

2020-10-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,608

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. That's $5,608 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

65.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

34.8% 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

$21,225

Current Penalty Amount

$16,825

Penalty Reduction

20.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,400 from the initial assessment of $21,225. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Northdown Industries, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northdown Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $16,825 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,608 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,825 here).

TKS Industrial Company $16,830 OH International Extrusion Corporation - Texas $16,830 TX Prince Agri Products, INC. $16,830 NE PDF, INC. $16,819 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Packaging Corporation of America 3 insp. Tomahawk, WI Pure Power Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Waukesha, WI Jefferson County Timber, LLC 3 insp. Fayette, MS Fic America CORP. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

TKS Industrial Company
Marysville, OH
2 inspections $16,830
International Extrusion Corporation - Texas
Waxahachie, TX
2 inspections $16,830
Prince Agri Products, INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $16,830
Donato Enterprises
Memphis, MI
0 inspections $0
PDF, INC.
Honolulu, HI
4 inspections $16,819

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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 Northdown Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northdown Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Northdown Industries, INC. have? ▼
Northdown Industries, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,825.
How many OSHA inspections has Northdown Industries, INC. had? ▼
Northdown Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-25 and the most recent on 2020-10-01. This averages 7.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northdown Industries, INC.? ▼
Northdown Industries, INC. has been assessed $16,825 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,225 (a 20.7% reduction).
Does Northdown Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northdown Industries, INC. has 15 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 Northdown Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Northdown Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northdown Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northdown Industries, INC. ranks #21,325 (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 Northdown Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northdown Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,825 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Prince Agri Products, INC. in Omaha, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,830 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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