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Manufacturing · Elizabethton, TN

The Mapes Piano String CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Mapes Piano String CO. ranks #28,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty42% serious
$12,800
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Mapes Piano String CO. in Elizabethton, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,800. 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 Mapes Piano String CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,220 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Tissue Depot in Cheboygan, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,800 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
42.1%
of violations were serious
#28,220
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Mapes Piano String CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Mapes Piano String CO. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,800 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mapes Piano String CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.316.231.045.960.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKTI INC DBA RIALTO C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PALLET LOGISTICS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRANSPORTATION & TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 58OLD BRIDGE CHEMICALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE LAKEWOOD BRICK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INTERNATIONAL PAPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THYBAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SCHAD BOILER SETTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NIAGARA FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEX PRODUCTS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE L.S. STARRETT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FUSION FURNITURE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI TEMP NORTHLAKE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15KELLY WEBER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RICHMOND BAKING OF G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IMPERIAL RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCIOTO SIGN CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15FIELDALE FARMS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE TAPCO TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4The Mapes Piano Stri…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
The Mapes Piano String CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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 Mapes Piano String CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: The Mapes Piano String CO. is the #13,091 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,800).

How The Mapes Piano String CO. Compares

The Mapes Piano String CO.'s 9.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-01-16

Last Inspection

2019-02-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $6,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

42.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

57.9% 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

$17,700

Current Penalty Amount

$12,800

Penalty Reduction

27.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,900 from the initial assessment of $17,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Mapes Piano String CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Mapes Piano String CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $12,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,400 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for The Mapes Piano String CO., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,800 here).

Consumers Concrete Corporation $12,800 MI Precise Tool and Manufacturing INC. $12,800 NY Sliding Systems INC $12,800 MI Tissue Depot $12,800 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Kti INC DBA Rialto Concrete Products 2 insp. Rialto, CA Pallet Logistics of America, LLC 2 insp. Dallas, TX Transportation & Transit Associates Systems, LLC 2 insp. Hornell, NY Old Bridge Chemicals, INC. 2 insp. Old Bridge, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Consumers Concrete Corporation
Wyoming, MI
5 inspections $12,800
Precise Tool and Manufacturing INC.
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $12,800
Sliding Systems INC
Haslett, MI
3 inspections $12,800
Tissue Depot
Cheboygan, MI
2 inspections $12,800
Barnes Group INC.
Milwaukee, WI
3 inspections $12,800

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What to do with this record

Use The Mapes Piano String CO.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Mapes Piano String CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Mapes Piano String CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Mapes Piano String CO. have? ▼
The Mapes Piano String CO. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,800.
How many OSHA inspections has The Mapes Piano String CO. had? ▼
The Mapes Piano String CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-16 and the most recent on 2019-02-12. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Mapes Piano String CO.? ▼
The Mapes Piano String CO. has been assessed $12,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,700 (a 27.7% reduction).
Does The Mapes Piano String CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Mapes Piano String CO. has 8 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 Mapes Piano String CO. operate in? ▼
The Mapes Piano String CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Mapes Piano String CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Mapes Piano String CO. ranks #28,220 (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 Mapes Piano String CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Mapes Piano String CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,800 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, Tissue Depot in Cheboygan, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,800 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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