Manufacturing · Auburn, AL

Touchstone Precision Inc.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Touchstone Precision Inc. ranks #41,799 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,956
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #41,799
of 99,447 penalized employers

Touchstone Precision Inc. in Auburn, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,956. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 83 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Touchstone Precision Inc. 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #41,799 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $68,330 in back wages owed to 82 affected workers. For comparison, Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC in Cedar Springs, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $76,270 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 71.4%
of violations were serious: #41,799
of 99,447 penalized employers: $68,330
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 33/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $68K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($68K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$7,956
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Touchstone Precision Inc. runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,956 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Touchstone Precision Inc..

Touchstone Precision Inc. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Touchstone Precision Inc. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Touchstone Precision Inc. is the #18,355 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,956). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Touchstone Precision Inc. ranks #480 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($68,330).

Combined federal exposure here: $7,956 OSHA penalties plus $68,330 WHD back wages (89.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Touchstone Precision Inc. Compares

Touchstone Precision Inc.'s 1.75 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-01-04

Last Inspection

2016-04-06

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,989

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $1,989 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

71.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$12,005

Current Penalty Amount

$7,956

Penalty Reduction

33.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$76,286

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,049 from the initial assessment of $12,005. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$68,330

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$833

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$68,330

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Touchstone Precision Inc. owed $68,330 in back wages to 82 employees across 1 case and 83 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: Manufacturing

How Touchstone Precision Inc. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Touchstone Precision Inc.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$7,956	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,989	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Touchstone Precision Inc., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,956 here).

Cable Company of America LLC $7,956 FL Hansen Foods LLC $7,956 WI Astro Machine & Tool Works, LLC $7,956 TX Masco Cabinetry Middlefield LLC $7,956 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Branscome Incorporated 4 insp. Hampton, VA Bulldog Rack of Weirton, INC. 4 insp. Weirton, WV Anita's Mexican Foods CORP 4 insp. San Bernardino, CA Multi Swatch Corporation 4 insp. Broadview, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

9 inspections $76,299

Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC

Cedar Springs, GA

4 inspections $76,270

Dixon Investments, INC.

Orchard Hill, GA

7 inspections $76,326

Hercules International, INC.

Huntington, WV

5 inspections $76,231

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What to do with this record

Use Touchstone Precision Inc.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Touchstone Precision Inc. also carries $68,330 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 Touchstone Precision Inc. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Touchstone Precision Inc.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Touchstone Precision Inc. have? ▼

Touchstone Precision Inc. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,956.

How many OSHA inspections has Touchstone Precision Inc. had? ▼

Touchstone Precision Inc. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-04 and the most recent on 2016-04-06. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Touchstone Precision Inc.? ▼

Touchstone Precision Inc. has been assessed $7,956 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,005 (a 33.7% reduction). Additionally, $68,330 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Touchstone Precision Inc. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Touchstone Precision Inc. has 5 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 Touchstone Precision Inc. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Touchstone Precision Inc., resulting in $68,330 in back wages owed to 82 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Touchstone Precision Inc. operate in? ▼

Touchstone Precision Inc. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Touchstone Precision Inc. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Touchstone Precision Inc. 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 $68,330 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Touchstone Precision Inc. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Touchstone Precision Inc. ranks #41,799 (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 Touchstone Precision Inc.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Touchstone Precision Inc.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,956 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC in Cedar Springs, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $76,270 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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