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Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC ranks #14,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$22,950
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC in Sparta, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Felipe's Roofing & Home Improvement CORP., in Hinsdale, IL is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,960 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#14,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.0 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 Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$22,950 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GLOBAL EARTHWORKS + …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MARTHA M. ALVAREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLER'S CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JONES UTILITY & CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEN CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LA FORTALEZA CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MIDWEST EXCAVATING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GLH CONSTRUCTION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HNDZ CONSTRUCTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WOLESKE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALTON INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FRONTIER ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IHC SCOTT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KING CONSTRUCTION US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ASPETTI CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CULLISON-WRIGHT CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROCKWELL BUILDING SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MORENTE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Preferred Sandblasti…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34
Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 34 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC is the #3,646 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($22,950).

How Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC Compares

Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC's 17.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-07-29

Last Inspection

2013-08-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $11,475 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$22,950

Current Penalty Amount

$22,950

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 34 3.3
Total Penalty $22,950 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,475 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,950 here).

CBC Framing, INC. $22,950 CA Melton Electric, INC. $22,940 TX Felipe's Roofing & Home Improvement CORP., $22,960 IL All Jersey Construction $22,960 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hernandez Construction and More LLC 2 insp. Olathe, KS Global Earthworks + Underground LLC 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Martha M. Alvarez 2 insp. Cambridge, WI Miller's Construction & Roofing LLC 2 insp. Medina, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

CBC Framing, INC.
Newark, CA
2 inspections $22,950
Sheridan Elect LTD-Stanley
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
KGS Construction Services, Inc.
Manassas, VA
0 inspections $0
Melton Electric, INC.
Houston, TX
3 inspections $22,940
Felipe's Roofing & Home Improvement CORP.,
Hinsdale, IL
2 inspections $22,960

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What to do with this record

Use Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 2 inspections, including 34 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC have? ▼
Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC had? ▼
Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-29 and the most recent on 2013-08-13. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC? ▼
Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC has been assessed $22,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC has 34 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 Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC operate in? ▼
Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC ranks #14,947 (the top quarter 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 Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Preferred Sandblasting & Painting LLC's total OSHA penalty of $22,950 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Felipe's Roofing & Home Improvement CORP., in Hinsdale, IL is a similar construction employer with $22,960 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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