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Precision Machine & Welding INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Precision Machine & Welding INC ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Precision Machine & Welding INC in Afton, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Precision Machine & Welding INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, The Dow Chemical Company in LA Porte, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $450 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Precision Machine & Welding INC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Precision Machine & Welding INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASTA MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL CONVER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CALCASIEU REFINING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14HALL MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28BEST MAID COOKIE COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HIGHLINE WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KEPHACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28WERNER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAP GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TUUCI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHURE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WIELAND CHASE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODEO PLASTIC BAG & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CUSTOM DESIGNS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORRUGATED SUPPLIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FRANCES TODD INC. DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25VORTEQ COIL FINISHER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ELLWOOD TEXAS FORGE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Precision Machine & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Precision Machine & Welding INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Precision Machine & Welding INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Precision Machine & Welding INC ranks #34,001 at $450 current penalty.

How Precision Machine & Welding INC Compares

Precision Machine & Welding INC's 3.33 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2013-03-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Precision Machine & Welding INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Precision Machine & Welding INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

Glassybaby $450 WA Persys Engineering, INC. $450 CA Absolute Stone Corporation $450 NC Moline Machinery LLC $450 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pasta Montana, LLC 3 insp. Great Falls, MT International Converter LLC 3 insp. Caldwell, OH Calcasieu Refining Company 3 insp. Lake Charles, LA Hall Manufacturing, LLC 3 insp. North Little Rock, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Dow Chemical Company
LA Porte, TX
2 inspections $450
Independence Tooling Solutions
Troy, MI
2 inspections $450
Danish Marine Repair Service
Portland, OR
2 inspections $450
Chase Nedrow Industries
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $450
Hydra Zorb
Auburn Hills, MI
2 inspections $450

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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 Precision Machine & Welding INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Precision Machine & Welding INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Precision Machine & Welding INC have? ▼
Precision Machine & Welding INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Precision Machine & Welding INC had? ▼
Precision Machine & Welding INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2013-03-21. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Precision Machine & Welding INC? ▼
Precision Machine & Welding INC has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Precision Machine & Welding INC operate in? ▼
Precision Machine & Welding INC 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 Precision Machine & Welding INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Precision Machine & Welding INC ranks #93,626 (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 Precision Machine & Welding INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Precision Machine & Welding INC's total OSHA penalty of $450 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, The Dow Chemical Company in LA Porte, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $450 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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