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Manufacturing · Portland, TN

Surface Koatings INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surface Koatings INC ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$950
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surface Koatings INC in Portland, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Surface Koatings INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,215 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Grand Traverse Plastics CORP in Williamsburg, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $950 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#87,215
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Surface Koatings INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Surface Koatings INC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$950 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Surface Koatings INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.78.81623.230.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIGIDPLY RAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WOOD MODE INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MEYER CORPORATION, U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NEWLY WEDS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INTERFOR U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PEGASUS HOME FASHION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH JERSEY CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FERRY CAP & SET SCRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE WILSON BOHANNAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BERG STEEL PIPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JRI HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIVE STAR ARCHITECTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BAR TECHNOLOGIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WASHBURN & DOUGHTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARS PETCARE US, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRESSURE CAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRADUATE PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SIGNODE INDUSTRIAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Surface Koatings INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Surface Koatings INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Surface Koatings INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Surface Koatings INC ranks #32,541 at $950 current penalty.

How Surface Koatings INC Compares

Surface Koatings INC's 10.00 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 (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-12-14

Last Inspection

2017-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $475 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$950

Current Penalty Amount

$950

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Surface Koatings INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Surface Koatings INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $950 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $475 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surface Koatings INC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Cav Tool Company $950 MI Grand Traverse Plastics CORP $950 MI Acjk CORP DBA Berg Tool INC $950 MI Michigan Sandblasting INC. $950 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rigidply Rafters, INC. 2 insp. Richland, PA Wood Mode Incorporated 2 insp. Kreamer, PA Meyer Corporation, U.S. 2 insp. Fairfield, CA Newly Weds Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cav Tool Company
Novi, MI
3 inspections $950
Grand Traverse Plastics CORP
Williamsburg, MI
2 inspections $950
Acjk CORP DBA Berg Tool INC
Chesterfield, MI
2 inspections $950
Michigan Sandblasting INC.
Redford, MI
2 inspections $950
Air Dynamics Industries LLC
Bluefield, WV
2 inspections $950

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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 Surface Koatings INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Surface Koatings INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Surface Koatings INC have? ▼
Surface Koatings INC has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $950.
How many OSHA inspections has Surface Koatings INC had? ▼
Surface Koatings INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-14 and the most recent on 2017-01-10. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surface Koatings INC? ▼
Surface Koatings INC has been assessed $950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Surface Koatings INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Surface Koatings INC has 12 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 Surface Koatings INC operate in? ▼
Surface Koatings INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Surface Koatings INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surface Koatings INC ranks #87,215 (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 Surface Koatings INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Surface Koatings INC's total OSHA penalty of $950 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, Grand Traverse Plastics CORP in Williamsburg, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $950 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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