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Manufacturing · Old Hickory, TN

The Pallet Factory, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), The Pallet Factory, INC. ranks #13,185 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty61% serious
$25,282
OSHA penalties
51
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#13,185
of 99,447 penalized employers

The Pallet Factory, INC. in Old Hickory, TN has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,282. 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. 5 times across a longer 15-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 51 violations, averaging 10.2 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,185 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lily Family in Garden Grove, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.2
violations per inspection
60.8%
of violations were serious
#13,185
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (10.2 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 above peers (1.6x 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

$25,282 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 both5.05.055.05.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEWMAN TECHNOLOGY, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6D&W FINE PACK LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EXXON MOBIL BAYTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FINCANTIERI BAY SHIP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12STREK-O DOORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36CLEMENS FOOD GROUP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4ERIE FORGE AND STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PILGRIMS PRIDE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3IGS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FLEX-N-GATE CHICAGO,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2UNITED PACKAGING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29SUPER STEEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SUPER STORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TREAD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CITGO REFINING AND C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HANDI-FOIL CORP. DBA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9MORIN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26INTERNATIONAL WAXES,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TCHO VENTURES INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24The Pallet Factory, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 51
The Pallet Factory, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 51 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

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, The Pallet Factory, INC. ranks #6,457 at $25,282 current penalty.

How The Pallet Factory, INC. Compares

The Pallet Factory, INC.'s 10.20 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 above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-02-03

Last Inspection

2025-11-05

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,056

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 15 years, averaging 10.2 violations per visit. That's $5,056 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

60.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

37.3% 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

$32,150

Current Penalty Amount

$25,282

Penalty Reduction

21.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,868 from the initial assessment of $32,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 5 2.6
Violations 51 8.0
Total Penalty $25,282 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,056 $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 ($25,282 here).

Treated Materials, INC. $25,280 AR Empire Cabinet & Marble INC. $25,277 NY Packaging Corporation of America $25,271 MA Wescon Plastics LLC $25,270 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Newman Technology, INC. 5 insp. Mansfield, OH D&W Fine Pack LLC 5 insp. Elk Grove Village, IL Exxon Mobil Baytown Refinery 5 insp. Baytown, TX Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding 5 insp. Sturgeon Bay, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Treated Materials, INC.
Rison, AR
2 inspections $25,280
Empire Cabinet & Marble INC.
Brooklyn, NY
4 inspections $25,277
DKT Fashion Inc.
South El Monte, CA
0 inspections $0
Lily Family
Garden Grove, CA
0 inspections $0
Packaging Corporation of America
Northampton, MA
2 inspections $25,271

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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 51 violations across 5 inspections, including 31 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 The Pallet Factory, INC. have? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,282.
How many OSHA inspections has The Pallet Factory, INC. had? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-03 and the most recent on 2025-11-05. This averages 10.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for The Pallet Factory, INC.? ▼
The Pallet Factory, INC. has been assessed $25,282 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,150 (a 21.4% reduction).
Does The Pallet Factory, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. The Pallet Factory, INC. has 31 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 #13,185 (the top quarter 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 $25,282 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lily Family in Garden Grove, CA is a similar manufacturing 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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