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Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. ranks #67,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$3,100
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,442 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Greenley Enterprises Corporation in Littleton, CO is another other services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,099 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#67,442
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$3,100 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPIN LINEN MANAGEMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLAZA LINEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PALE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CONSOLIDATED UTILITY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JULIO F. MONROY DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CARLOS SALAZAR DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SPRING-ALIGN OF PALA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHWEST TIRE & HI …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 162875 MONROE CLOVER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EAN HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTERMODAL MAINTENAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ST. BRENDEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7L.A.MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACKHAWK FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROYAL HOSPITALITY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EAST SIDE AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUDDY CREEK MOTORSPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRADITIONS CLEANERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ONE STOP AUTO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CEDA OF COOK COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Release Coatings of …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24
Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. ranks #1,233 at $3,100 current penalty.

How Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. Compares

Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC.'s 12.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-04-16

Last Inspection

2021-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $1,550 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$3,100

Current Penalty Amount

$3,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 24 3.8
Total Penalty $3,100 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,550 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,100 here).

Bethany Auto Spa, LLC $3,100 AZ Advanced Uniform Dust Control & Linen, LLC $3,100 CA Motor Works Recycling INC $3,100 WA Greenley Enterprises Corporation $3,099 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Spin Linen Management 2 insp. Omaha, NE Plaza Linen, INC. 2 insp. Clifton Park, NY Pale INC. 2 insp. Carlisle, PA Consolidated Utility Equipment Service INC 2 insp. Amherst, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sherwood Express Lube
Sherwood, AR
0 inspections $0
Bethany Auto Spa, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $3,100
Advanced Uniform Dust Control & Linen, LLC
Patterson, CA
2 inspections $3,100
Motor Works Recycling INC
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $3,100
Greenley Enterprises Corporation
Littleton, CO
3 inspections $3,099

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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 Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. have? ▼
Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. had? ▼
Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-16 and the most recent on 2021-04-16. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC.? ▼
Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. has been assessed $3,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. has 20 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 Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. operate in? ▼
Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811490). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC. ranks #67,442 (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 Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Release Coatings of Tennessee, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,100 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greenley Enterprises Corporation in Littleton, CO is a similar other services employer with $3,099 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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