Manufacturing · Jackson, TN

The Carlstar Group LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Carlstar Group LLC ranks #47,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty22% serious
$6,700
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#47,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Carlstar Group LLC in Jackson, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected The Carlstar Group LLC 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Worlds Finest Chocolate, INC. in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,700 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#47,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Carlstar Group LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Carlstar Group LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,700 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Carlstar Group LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDICKINSON FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43THE BELLEVUE MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31DELSTAR TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14PACTIVEVERGREEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CATALINA CYLINDERS I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15LATROBE SPECIALTY ME…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND CARGO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18LEE BRASS FOUNDRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8KATAHDIN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NOBLE BIOMATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5RIVERDALE MILLS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16J.J. KENNEDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ALLEGHENY WOOD WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ORLEANS CASKET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11AMERICAN RADIONIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14IFS COATINGS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2MEGAWALL CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25BIG RAPIDS PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18BIG B MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7QUICK TURN PRECISION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11The Carlstar Group LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9
The Carlstar Group LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

The Carlstar Group LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Carlstar Group LLC ranks #20,257 at $6,700 current penalty.

How The Carlstar Group LLC Compares

The Carlstar Group LLC's 2.25 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-12-08

Last Inspection

2024-05-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $1,675 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$6,700

Current Penalty Amount

$6,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Carlstar Group LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Carlstar Group LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $6,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,675 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Carlstar Group LLC, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,700 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 The Carlstar Group LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, The Carlstar Group LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 The Carlstar Group LLC have?
The Carlstar Group LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,700.
How many OSHA inspections has The Carlstar Group LLC had?
The Carlstar Group LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-08 and the most recent on 2024-05-08. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Carlstar Group LLC?
The Carlstar Group LLC has been assessed $6,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Carlstar Group LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. The Carlstar Group LLC has 2 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 The Carlstar Group LLC operate in?
The Carlstar Group LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Carlstar Group LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Carlstar Group LLC ranks #47,008 (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 The Carlstar Group LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
The Carlstar Group LLC's total OSHA penalty of $6,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Worlds Finest Chocolate, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,700 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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