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Professional Welding Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Professional Welding Company ranks #49,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$6,100
OSHA penalties
43
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Professional Welding Company in Kingsport, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Professional Welding Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 43 violations, averaging 21.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 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, Blow And Go Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

21.5
violations per inspection
93.0%
of violations were serious
#49,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (21.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Professional Welding Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Professional Welding Company runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$6,100 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Professional Welding Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMRB DEER CREEK CAR W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE HARP GALLERY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SDI INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALSCO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MANUEL'S AUTO BODY &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST FRIENDS PET CARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HERITAGE AUTO BODY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOSTICK TRUCK CENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHORE CAPITAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STEVINSON CHEVROLET …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREASE MONKEY OIL CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DB AUTO GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOHN KOLOSSO MOTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CROWN COLLISION CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MRT PARTNERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J AND L COLLISION IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15AUTOSERVICAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BLUE FIRE COLLISION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9H & M LIMOUSINE SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Professional Welding…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43
Professional Welding Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 43 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.

Professional Welding Company in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Other Services sector: Professional Welding Company is the #772 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,361 employers with nonzero fines ($6,100).

How Professional Welding Company Compares

Professional Welding Company's 21.50 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-20

Last Inspection

2011-08-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

21.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 21.5 violations per visit. That's $3,050 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

Serious

93.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

7.0% 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

$7,850

Current Penalty Amount

$6,100

Penalty Reduction

22.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $7,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Professional Welding Company compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Professional Welding Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 43 3.8
Total Penalty $6,100 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,050 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Professional Welding Company, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,100 here).

Tremont Car Wash, INC $6,120 NY Blast-Off, INC. $6,062 NY Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation (Sirco) $6,144 CA Allen Mello Companies, LLC $6,146 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MRB Deer Creek Car Wash 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA The Harp Gallery LLC 2 insp. Appleton, WI Sdi Industries, INC. 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ Alsco INC 2 insp. San Diego, CA

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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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 Professional Welding Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Professional Welding Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 43 violations across 2 inspections, including 40 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 Professional Welding Company have? ▼
Professional Welding Company has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Professional Welding Company had? ▼
Professional Welding Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-20 and the most recent on 2011-08-24. This averages 21.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Professional Welding Company? ▼
Professional Welding Company has been assessed $6,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,850 (a 22.3% reduction).
Does Professional Welding Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Professional Welding Company has 40 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 Professional Welding Company operate in? ▼
Professional Welding Company 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 Professional Welding Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Professional Welding Company ranks #49,580 (the upper 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 Professional Welding Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Professional Welding Company's total OSHA penalty of $6,100 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blow And Go Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL is a similar other services employer with $0 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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