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Manufacturing · Camden, TN

Palmer Tool LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Palmer Tool LLC ranks #63,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$3,750
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Palmer Tool LLC in Camden, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Palmer Tool LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,164 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hercules Bolt Company in Madison, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,750 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#63,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Palmer Tool LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Palmer Tool LLC runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$3,750 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Palmer Tool LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLORENZA MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENWELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25STEEL STRUCTURES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CNC NOODLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CARPENTER DESIGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DURABLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DUBOSE STRAPPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14METALS AND ADDITIVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LINCOLN LUMBER CROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STYRO-TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ACCURATE AUTOMATIC M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STANDARD JIG BORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MET WELD INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PRECISION METAL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19COFFEYVILLE RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Palmer Tool LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Palmer Tool LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Palmer Tool LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Palmer Tool LLC sits at penalty rank #25,620 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,750 assessed).

How Palmer Tool LLC Compares

Palmer Tool LLC's 2.50 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 (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-08

Last Inspection

2017-10-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

20.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$3,750

Current Penalty Amount

$3,750

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Palmer Tool LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Palmer Tool LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $3,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,875 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,750 here).

Illinois Broaching CO. $3,750 IL General Cable Corporation $3,750 CT General Plasma, INC. $3,750 AZ Bae Systems $3,750 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Matikon America INC
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $3,750
Hercules Bolt Company
Madison, TN
2 inspections $3,750
National Foods Packaging, INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $3,750
Rapid-Line Incorporated
Wyoming, MI
3 inspections $3,750
Deas Construction, INC.
Semmes, AL
3 inspections $3,750

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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 Palmer Tool LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Palmer Tool LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 2 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 Palmer Tool LLC have? ▼
Palmer Tool LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Palmer Tool LLC had? ▼
Palmer Tool LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-08 and the most recent on 2017-10-11. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Palmer Tool LLC? ▼
Palmer Tool LLC has been assessed $3,750 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Palmer Tool LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Palmer Tool LLC has 2 serious violations, and 1 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 Palmer Tool LLC operate in? ▼
Palmer Tool LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Palmer Tool LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Palmer Tool LLC ranks #63,164 (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 Palmer Tool LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Palmer Tool LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,750 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, Hercules Bolt Company in Madison, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,750 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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