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The Pallet Factory, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Pallet Factory, INC. ranks #48,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious
$6,400
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Pallet Factory, INC. in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,400. 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 Pallet Factory, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Tedson Industries INC. in Troy, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,400 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#48,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How The Pallet Factory, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows The Pallet Factory, INC. 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

$6,400 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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 Pallet Factory, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.016.332.548.765.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORCESTER ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSAL FABRICATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25OTECH DELAWARE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29EARTH FRIENDLY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35PEARL LEATHER FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ARGOS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ENVIROTECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CTWWM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RONDO OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62INGRAM READYMIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ETHOS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNILEVER ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TEJAS TUBULAR PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K & S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24METAMORA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KHS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-STATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18OZARKS COCA-COLA/DR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6The Pallet Factory, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
The Pallet Factory, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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 Pallet Factory, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, The Pallet Factory, INC. sits at penalty rank #20,696 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,400 assessed).

How The Pallet Factory, INC. Compares

The Pallet Factory, INC.'s 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-09-08

Last Inspection

2015-10-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,200 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,400

Current Penalty Amount

$6,400

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How The Pallet Factory, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric The Pallet Factory, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $6,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,200 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,400 here).

Interstate Container Westminster LLC $6,400 MA Caterpillar, INC. $6,400 IL Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical $6,400 WA Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC $6,400 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Worcester Envelope Company 2 insp. Auburn, MA Universal Fabricating & Construction Services 2 insp. Columbus, OH Otech Delaware Corporation 2 insp. Rolling Prairie, IN Earth Friendly Products 2 insp. Norwood, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Interstate Container Westminster LLC
Westminster, MA
2 inspections $6,400
Caterpillar, INC.
East Peoria, IL
8 inspections $6,400
Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC
Cochranton, PA
5 inspections $6,400
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $6,400
Tedson Industries INC.
Troy, MI
2 inspections $6,400

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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 Pallet Factory, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, The Pallet Factory, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Pallet Factory, INC. have? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,400.
How many OSHA inspections has The Pallet Factory, INC. had? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-09-08 and the most recent on 2015-10-27. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Pallet Factory, INC.? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. has been assessed $6,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does The Pallet Factory, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Pallet Factory, INC. has 4 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 Pallet Factory, INC. operate in? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does The Pallet Factory, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, The Pallet Factory, INC. ranks #48,284 (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 Pallet Factory, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,400 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, Tedson Industries INC. in Troy, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,400 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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