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Pierce Welding and Machine, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. ranks #52,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$5,575
OSHA penalties
27
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. in Chattanooga, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,247 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Decatur Industrial Electric, INC. in Decatur, IL is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,569 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#52,247
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$5,575 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pierce Welding and Machine, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBTF 3 INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DAWIT GOITOM FESSEHAYE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GREAT VOYAGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POLAR SERVICE CENTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESIMONE AUTO GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PEDRO CABRALES JR. D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUNSET COLLISION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COUNTRYSIDE WELDING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RTT MACHINE & WELDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17COSMOPOLITAN LINEN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4YOUNG'S AUTO ONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RENO RENNSPORT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAVOR BEAUTY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROY AKERS FUNERAL CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL TIRE & AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RIVERTOWN COLLISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2808 AUTO BODY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GRACIELA ESCUDERO DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TOWN OF TOLLAND DPW …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GRESHAM 4 WHEEL DRIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Pierce Welding and M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27
Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. ranks #822 at $5,575 current penalty.

How Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. Compares

Pierce Welding and Machine, INC.'s 13.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-13

Last Inspection

2019-03-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $2,788 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$5,575

Penalty Reduction

22.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,625 from the initial assessment of $7,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 27 3.8
Total Penalty $5,575 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,788 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pierce Welding and Machine, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,575 here).

Decatur Industrial Electric, INC. $5,569 IL Healthcare Laundry Services LL $5,560 WA General Linen Uniform Company $5,600 MI Super Wash Laundry $5,600 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BTF 3 INC. 2 insp. Richmond, VA Dawit Goitom Fessehaye 2 insp. Oakland, CA Great Voyage INC 2 insp. Nashua, NH Polar Service Centers 2 insp. Port Allen, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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Decatur, IL
2 inspections $5,569
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0 inspections $0
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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 Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pierce Welding and Machine, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. have? ▼
Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. had? ▼
Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-13 and the most recent on 2019-03-13. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pierce Welding and Machine, INC.? ▼
Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. has been assessed $5,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,200 (a 22.6% reduction).
Does Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pierce Welding and Machine, 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 Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. operate in? ▼
Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pierce Welding and Machine, INC. ranks #52,247 (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 Pierce Welding and Machine, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pierce Welding and Machine, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,575 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Decatur Industrial Electric, INC. in Decatur, IL is a similar other services employer with $5,569 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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