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Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing ranks #7,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty70% serious
$38,350
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing in Harrisonburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,447 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Libbey Glass INC. in Toledo, OH is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $38,338 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#7,447
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$38,350 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.311.420.529.638.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAF-HOLLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELKHART PRODUCTS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL EXTRUSIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAY CITIES TIN SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19WESTLAKE VINYLS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TUSK HARDWOOD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14JSW STEEL USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BEE LINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14METAL MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11YELLOW CREEK CASTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19SOLESBEE'S EQUIPMENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ZENAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COSMOS MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13EAGLE MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18NORSTAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MGM INDUSTRIES INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37WOOTEN MACHINE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4VOSS MANUFACTURING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CHESAPEAKE SHIPBUILD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE MANISCHEWITZ COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Tenneco-Walker Manuf…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing is the #3,744 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($38,350).

How Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing Compares

Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing's 3.33 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 (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-07-25

Last Inspection

2011-08-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,783

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $12,783 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$41,650

Current Penalty Amount

$38,350

Penalty Reduction

7.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,300 from the initial assessment of $41,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $38,350 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,783 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,350 here).

Libbey Glass INC. $38,338 OH National Beef Packing Company, LLC $38,364 GA Concord Supply INC. $38,335 TX GVS North America $38,367 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Saf-Holland, INC. 3 insp. Dumas, AR Elkhart Products Corporation 3 insp. Fayetteville, AR General Extrusions, INC. 3 insp. Youngstown, OH Bay Cities Tin Shop, INC. 3 insp. Gardena, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Libbey Glass INC.
Toledo, OH
10 inspections $38,338
National Beef Packing Company, LLC
Moultrie, GA
3 inspections $38,364
Concord Supply INC.
San Antonio, TX
3 inspections $38,335
S & S Miracle, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
GVS North America
Sanford, ME
4 inspections $38,367

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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 Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing have? ▼
Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing had? ▼
Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-25 and the most recent on 2011-08-23. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing? ▼
Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing has been assessed $38,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,650 (a 7.9% reduction).
Does Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing has 7 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 Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing operate in? ▼
Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336399). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing ranks #7,447 (the top 10% 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 Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tenneco-Walker Manufacturing's total OSHA penalty of $38,350 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Libbey Glass INC. in Toledo, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $38,338 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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