Manufacturing · Lowell, AR

TMC Enterprises

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), TMC Enterprises ranks #49,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty79% serious
$6,225
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#49,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

TMC Enterprises in Lowell, AR has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected TMC Enterprises 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,081 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunsation Products INC. in Algonac, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,224 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
#49,081
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How TMC Enterprises compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows TMC Enterprises 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

$6,225 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 TMC Enterprises.

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TMC Enterprises has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

TMC Enterprises in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, TMC Enterprises sits at penalty rank #21,021 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,225 assessed).

How TMC Enterprises Compares

TMC Enterprises's 4.67 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

3

First Inspection

2010-02-24

Last Inspection

2011-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $2,075 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$9,825

Current Penalty Amount

$6,225

Penalty Reduction

36.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $9,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How TMC Enterprises compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric TMC Enterprises Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $6,225 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,075 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for TMC Enterprises, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,225 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 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 TMC Enterprises safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, TMC Enterprises's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 TMC Enterprises have?
TMC Enterprises has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,225.
How many OSHA inspections has TMC Enterprises had?
TMC Enterprises has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-24 and the most recent on 2011-08-25. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for TMC Enterprises?
TMC Enterprises has been assessed $6,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,825 (a 36.6% reduction).
Does TMC Enterprises have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. TMC Enterprises has 11 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 TMC Enterprises operate in?
TMC Enterprises operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does TMC Enterprises rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, TMC Enterprises ranks #49,081 (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 TMC Enterprises's safety record compare to industry average?
TMC Enterprises's total OSHA penalty of $6,225 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunsation Products INC. in Algonac, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,224 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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