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Premier Manufacturing Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Premier Manufacturing Corporation ranks #5,190 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty37% serious
$49,763
OSHA penalties
43
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#5,190
of 99,447 penalized employers

Premier Manufacturing Corporation in Henderson, TN has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $49,763. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Premier Manufacturing Corporation 7 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 43 violations, averaging 6.1 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,190 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,083 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, Gorton's INC. in Gloucester, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $53,868 in current penalties.

6.1
violations per inspection
37.2%
of violations were serious
#5,190
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,083
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (6.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Premier Manufacturing Corporation runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$49,763 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Premier Manufacturing Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0019.138.357.476.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFAIRCAST INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27WELCH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18OSI GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10INTREPID POWERBOATS,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13OVERSEAS HARDWOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MICHAEL ANGELO'S GOU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16AJM PACKAGING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14POSTLE ALUMINUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17SAMUEL GROSSI & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17STIHL, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7GREAT DANE LIMITED P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9ALFA LAVAL INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 73AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12CONSTELLIUM AUTOMOTI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12LEAR CORP, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 36FOSTER POULTRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2PIPING TECHNOLOGY & …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 58HUBBELL POWER SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17TRUE LEAF FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10AMERICAN SEATING CO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12Premier Manufacturin…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43
Premier Manufacturing Corporation has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 43 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.

Premier Manufacturing Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Premier Manufacturing Corporation is the #2,648 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($49,763). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Premier Manufacturing Corporation ranks #3,263 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($4,083).

Combined federal exposure here: $49,763 OSHA penalties plus $4,083 WHD back wages (7.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Premier Manufacturing Corporation Compares

Premier Manufacturing Corporation's 6.14 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 above peers (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2011-01-13

Last Inspection

2016-11-23

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,109

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.1 violations per visit. That's $7,109 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

37.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

7.0% of total

24

Other-Than-Serious

55.8% 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

$59,050

Current Penalty Amount

$49,763

Penalty Reduction

15.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$53,846

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,287 from the initial assessment of $59,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,083
Employees Affected
2
WHD Violations
3
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,042
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,083

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Premier Manufacturing Corporation owed $4,083 in back wages to 2 employees across 1 case and 3 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 Premier Manufacturing Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Premier Manufacturing Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 43 8.0
Total Penalty $49,763 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,109 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Premier Manufacturing Corporation, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($49,763 here).

CKS Packaging, INC. $49,768 MO Kohler CO. $49,768 WI Thorworks Industries, INC. $49,773 OH Voss Industries, LLC $49,779 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Faircast INC. 7 insp. Fairfield, IA Welch Foods, INC. 7 insp. North East, PA Osi Group, LLC 7 insp. Chicago, IL Intrepid Powerboats, INC. 7 insp. Largo, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prince Industries INC.
Batavia, IL
3 inspections $53,845
American Crystal Sugar Company
East Grand Forks, MN
5 inspections $53,850
TMD
Plainwell, MI
0 inspections $0
KMK Metal Fabricators, INC
Trenton, IL
2 inspections $53,832
Gorton's INC.
Gloucester, MA
3 inspections $53,868

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What to do with this record

Use Premier Manufacturing Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Premier Manufacturing Corporation against Prince Industries INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Premier Manufacturing Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Premier Manufacturing Corporation also carries $4,083 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 Premier Manufacturing Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Premier Manufacturing Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 43 violations across 7 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Premier Manufacturing Corporation have? ▼
Premier Manufacturing Corporation has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $49,763.
How many OSHA inspections has Premier Manufacturing Corporation had? ▼
Premier Manufacturing Corporation has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-13 and the most recent on 2016-11-23. This averages 6.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Premier Manufacturing Corporation? ▼
Premier Manufacturing Corporation has been assessed $49,763 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,050 (a 15.7% reduction). Additionally, $4,083 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Premier Manufacturing Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Premier Manufacturing Corporation has 16 serious violations, and 3 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.
Has Premier Manufacturing Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Premier Manufacturing Corporation, resulting in $4,083 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Premier Manufacturing Corporation operate in? ▼
Premier Manufacturing Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). 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 Premier Manufacturing Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Premier Manufacturing Corporation 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 $4,083 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Premier Manufacturing Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Premier Manufacturing Corporation ranks #5,190 (the top 5% 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 Premier Manufacturing Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Premier Manufacturing Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $49,763 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gorton's INC. in Gloucester, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $53,868 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 7 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.