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The Christman Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Christman Company ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,400
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Christman Company in Knoxville, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,400. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $14,226 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. 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 Christman Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,226 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. For comparison, Toman Brothers Inc. in San Antonio, TX is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#65,563
of 99,447 penalized employers
$14,226
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $14K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($14K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How The Christman Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Christman Company runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$3,400 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is The Christman Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT WHITE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JAIME MARTINEZ HERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERARDO SERVIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SIMS CRANE & EQUIPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JR COMPLETE CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8I.M. STUCCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUALITY IRON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION GRADING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AGUIRRE BROTHERS CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RMA STATE RENOVATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BLUE WATERS FRAMING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAL CONSTRUCTION MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARABAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MPD MASTER CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PHOENIX COATINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MERICLE MECHANICAL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ED DAVIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PETER K. FRUEH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECTOR MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALMANZA ROOFING CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4The Christman Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
The Christman Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction 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 Christman Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, The Christman Company sits at penalty rank #20,454 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,400 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, The Christman Company ranks #5,665 among 12,785 Construction employers with WHD recoveries ($14,226).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,400 OSHA penalties plus $14,226 WHD back wages (80.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How The Christman Company Compares

The Christman Company's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-02-13

Last Inspection

2023-01-24

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,700 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,400

Penalty Reduction

15.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,626

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$14,226
Employees Affected
14
WHD Violations
16
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,016
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$14,226

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that The Christman Company owed $14,226 in back wages to 14 employees across 1 case and 16 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How The Christman Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Christman Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 3.3
Total Penalty $3,400 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,700 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,400 here).

D-M Products, INC. $3,400 PA Dan Hosler $3,400 IL Randy Jones & Boy CO. $3,400 OK City Glass & Architectural Metal GC INC. $3,400 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great White Construction, INC. 2 insp. Palm Coast, FL Jaime Martinez Hernandez 2 insp. Opelika, AL Everardo Servin LLC 2 insp. Oak Creek, WI Sims Crane & Equipment CO. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

All Finish Concrete
Fargo, ND
2 inspections $17,626
Royal Contracting CO LTD
Kapolei, HI
3 inspections $17,625
Toman Brothers Inc.
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
UBI Products
Woodway, TX
0 inspections $0
Mei-Guan Remodeling, INC.
Philadelphia, PA
2 inspections $17,624

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What to do with this record

Use The Christman Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare The Christman Company against All Finish Concrete, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether The Christman Company's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • The Christman Company also carries $14,226 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Christman Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Christman Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does The Christman Company have? ▼
The Christman Company has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,400.
How many OSHA inspections has The Christman Company had? ▼
The Christman Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-02-13 and the most recent on 2023-01-24. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Christman Company? ▼
The Christman Company has been assessed $3,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 15.0% reduction). Additionally, $14,226 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does The Christman Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Christman Company has 1 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.
Has The Christman Company been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against The Christman Company, resulting in $14,226 in back wages owed to 14 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does The Christman Company operate in? ▼
The Christman Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if The Christman Company owes me wages? ▼
If you believe The Christman Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $14,226 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does The Christman Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Christman Company ranks #65,563 (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 The Christman Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Christman Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,400 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Toman Brothers Inc. in San Antonio, TX is a similar construction employer with $0 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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