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Palatec MFG INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Palatec MFG INC ranks #41,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$8,080
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#41,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Palatec MFG INC in Fayetteville, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Palatec MFG INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 10.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,167 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Pucel Enterprises, INC. in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,081 in current penalties.

10.7
violations per inspection
43.8%
of violations were serious
#41,167
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Palatec MFG INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Palatec MFG INC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,080 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Palatec MFG INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENGINEERED TEXTILE P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16CANTON DROP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PHARMASOL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AACER ACQUISITION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INLINE PLASTICS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL CARBONIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TAYLOR FARMS CALIFOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIPPERT COMPONENTS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUMITOMO BAKELITE NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HONEY CELL INC. MIDW…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GHIRINGHELLI SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SODECIA AUTOMOTIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ARIZON COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3KERRY SWEET INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5POLYFORM PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THE BECKMAN & GAST CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORISKANY MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Palatec MFG INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32
Palatec MFG INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Palatec MFG INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Palatec MFG INC is the #18,141 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($8,080).

How Palatec MFG INC Compares

Palatec MFG INC's 10.67 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-02

Last Inspection

2012-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,693

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.7 violations per visit. That's $2,693 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

43.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

56.3% 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

$15,100

Current Penalty Amount

$8,080

Penalty Reduction

46.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,020 from the initial assessment of $15,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Palatec MFG INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $8,080 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,693 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,080 here).

Enterprise Flooring Service, INC. $8,080 AL HMC Corporation $8,080 NH Mid-West Poly Pak, INC. $8,080 OH Steelfab, INC. $8,081 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Engineered Textile Products, INC. 3 insp. Calhoun, GA Canton Drop Forge 3 insp. Canton, OH Pharmasol Corporation 3 insp. South Easton, MA Aacer Acquisition, LLC 3 insp. Peshtigo, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Enterprise Flooring Service, INC.
Gulf Shores, AL
2 inspections $8,080
HMC Corporation
Contoocook, NH
2 inspections $8,080
Mid-West Poly Pak, INC.
Doylestown, OH
2 inspections $8,080
Pucel Enterprises, INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $8,081
Armacell, LLC
Yukon, OK
4 inspections $8,079

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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 Palatec MFG INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Palatec MFG INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 3 inspections, including 14 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 Palatec MFG INC have? ▼
Palatec MFG INC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Palatec MFG INC had? ▼
Palatec MFG INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-02 and the most recent on 2012-12-20. This averages 10.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Palatec MFG INC? ▼
Palatec MFG INC has been assessed $8,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,100 (a 46.5% reduction).
Does Palatec MFG INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Palatec MFG INC has 14 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 Palatec MFG INC operate in? ▼
Palatec MFG INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Palatec MFG INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Palatec MFG INC ranks #41,167 (the upper 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 Palatec MFG INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Palatec MFG INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,080 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pucel Enterprises, INC. in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,081 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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