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Tower Components, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tower Components, INC. ranks #20,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious
$17,172
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tower Components, INC. in Catoosa, OK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,172. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tower Components, INC. 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,883 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, JSP Enterprises LTD. in Denver, CO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,170 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#20,883
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tower Components, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tower Components, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,172 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tower Components, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.59.81826.334.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN TIRE MART, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONTI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SACRAMENTO COCA COLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAPSTAN MANAGEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33EASTMAN BRASS INSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATCO RUBBER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JAMES LOUDSPEAKER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GRANITE USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23APOLLO METALS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOWEL WELDPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WELTER FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CEI EQUIPMENT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL HEATER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33NAILOR INDUSTRIES OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PLASTIPAK PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MOUNTAIN STATE CARBON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Tower Components, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Tower Components, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Tower Components, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Tower Components, INC. sits at penalty rank #9,969 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,172 assessed).

How Tower Components, INC. Compares

Tower Components, INC.'s 10.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-05-13

Last Inspection

2025-01-14

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,586

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $8,586 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$32,857

Current Penalty Amount

$17,172

Penalty Reduction

47.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,685 from the initial assessment of $32,857. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tower Components, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tower Components, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $17,172 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,586 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tower Components, INC., both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,172 here).

JSP Enterprises LTD. $17,170 CO Advansix $17,177 VA Harbor Truck Bodies, INC. $17,178 CA Quality Food Processors $17,165 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Tire Mart, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Rust-Oleum Corporation 2 insp. Lesage, WV Rich Products Corporation 2 insp. Waycross, GA Monti, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

MSM Meats & Country Store
Colquitt, GA
0 inspections $0
JSP Enterprises LTD.
Denver, CO
2 inspections $17,170
Advansix
Chester, VA
2 inspections $17,177
Harbor Truck Bodies, INC.
Brea, CA
2 inspections $17,178
Quality Food Processors
Denison, IA
4 inspections $17,165

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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 Tower Components, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tower Components, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Tower Components, INC. have? ▼
Tower Components, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,172.
How many OSHA inspections has Tower Components, INC. had? ▼
Tower Components, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-13 and the most recent on 2025-01-14. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tower Components, INC.? ▼
Tower Components, INC. has been assessed $17,172 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,857 (a 47.7% reduction).
Does Tower Components, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tower Components, INC. has 14 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 Tower Components, INC. operate in? ▼
Tower Components, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tower Components, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tower Components, INC. ranks #20,883 (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 Tower Components, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tower Components, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,172 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, JSP Enterprises LTD. in Denver, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,170 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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