Manufacturing · Madison, TN

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. ranks #60,357 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty68% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,175
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #60,357
of 99,447 penalized employers

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. in Madison, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,175. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,357 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Inland Woodworks in Fontana, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,175 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection: 68.0%
of violations were serious: #60,357
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$4,175
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$4,175 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC..

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. sits at penalty rank #24,755 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,175 assessed).

How S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. Compares

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.'s 12.50 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2018-03-15

Last Inspection

2020-11-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,088

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $2,088 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

68.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

32.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,175

Penalty Reduction

22.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,225 from the initial assessment of $5,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	25	8.0
Total Penalty	$4,175	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,088	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,175 here).

Charlotte Anodizing Products INC $4,175 MI Ruoff & Sons, INC. $4,175 NJ Inland Woodworks $4,175 CA Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, INC. $4,177 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works 2 insp. Bath, ME Mayco Manufacturing, LLC DBA Mayco Industries, INC. 2 insp. Granite City, IL TYR Tactical, LLC 2 insp. Peoria, AZ Surgical Appliance Industries, INC 2 insp. Ripley, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Charlotte Anodizing Products INC

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, INC.

Huntsville, AL

6 inspections $4,177

Maeder Bros Quality Wood Pellets INC

Weidman, MI

3 inspections $4,173

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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 S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. have? ▼

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,175.

How many OSHA inspections has S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. had? ▼

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-03-15 and the most recent on 2020-11-04. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.? ▼

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. has been assessed $4,175 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,400 (a 22.7% reduction).

Does S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. has 17 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 S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. operate in? ▼

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC. ranks #60,357 (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 S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

S & H Chrome Plating & Powder Coating, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,175 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Inland Woodworks in Fontana, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,175 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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