Manufacturing · Bessemer, AL

Physical Security, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Physical Security, LLC ranks #60,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,089
OSHA penalties: 2
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #60,744
of 99,447 penalized employers

Physical Security, LLC in Bessemer, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,089. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,741 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Physical Security, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,744 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,741 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. For comparison, Lewis Spring and MFG. Company in Niles, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,831 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #60,744
of 99,447 penalized employers: $2,741
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 83/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Physical Security, LLC

$4,089
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Physical Security, LLC runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,089 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Physical Security, LLC.

Physical Security, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Physical Security, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Physical Security, LLC ranks #24,881 at $4,089 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Physical Security, LLC ranks #3,643 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,741).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,089 OSHA penalties plus $2,741 WHD back wages (40.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Physical Security, LLC Compares

Physical Security, LLC's 1.00 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-08-04

Last Inspection

2016-08-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,045

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,045 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$6,815

Current Penalty Amount

$4,089

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,830

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,726 from the initial assessment of $6,815. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$2,741

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$685

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$1,371

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Physical Security, LLC owed $2,741 in back wages to 4 employees across 2 cases and 10 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Physical Security, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	2	8.0
Total Penalty	$4,089	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,045	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Physical Security, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,089 here).

Oscor INC. $4,089 FL Funnels, LLC $4,090 MD Bakery Express of Central Florida, INC. $4,091 FL Cecilio Tirado $4,092 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rigidply Rafters, INC. 2 insp. Richland, PA Wood Mode Incorporated 2 insp. Kreamer, PA Meyer Corporation, U.S. 2 insp. Fairfield, CA Newly Weds Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Triple R Industries, LLC

Sparta, WI

2 inspections $6,830

Vestas Towers America

Pueblo, CO

2 inspections $6,830

T.R. Miller Mill Company, INC.

Brewton, AL

4 inspections $6,831

Cerro Flow Products LLC

Shelbina, MO

2 inspections $6,831

Lewis Spring and MFG. Company

Niles, IL

2 inspections $6,831

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What to do with this record

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Physical Security, LLC also carries $2,741 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Physical Security, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Physical Security, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Physical Security, LLC have? ▼

Physical Security, LLC has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,089.

How many OSHA inspections has Physical Security, LLC had? ▼

Physical Security, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-04 and the most recent on 2016-08-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Physical Security, LLC? ▼

Physical Security, LLC has been assessed $4,089 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,815 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $2,741 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Physical Security, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Physical Security, LLC has 1 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.

Has Physical Security, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Physical Security, LLC, resulting in $2,741 in back wages owed to 4 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Physical Security, LLC operate in? ▼

Physical Security, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332321). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Physical Security, LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Physical Security, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,741 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Physical Security, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Physical Security, LLC ranks #60,744 (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 Physical Security, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Physical Security, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,089 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, Lewis Spring and MFG. Company in Niles, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,831 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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