Manufacturing · Galax, VA

Turman Hardwood Flooring

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Turman Hardwood Flooring ranks #1,264 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 71 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$121,720
OSHA penalties: 71
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #1,264
of 99,447 penalized employers

Turman Hardwood Flooring in Galax, VA has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 71 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $121,720. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 3 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring 9 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 71 violations, averaging 7.9 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,264 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 60 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Fred Geisel in Marble Hill, GA is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $121,946 in current penalties.

7.9
violations per inspection: 84.5%
of violations were serious: #1,264
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 71 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (7.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Turman Hardwood Flooring

$121,720
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Turman Hardwood Flooring runs far above peers (7.7x 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

$121,720 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring.

Turman Hardwood Flooring has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 71 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.

Turman Hardwood Flooring in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Turman Hardwood Flooring sits at penalty rank #694 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($121,720 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $121,720 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Turman Hardwood Flooring Compares

Turman Hardwood Flooring's 7.89 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 far above peers (7.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-04-28

Last Inspection

2020-03-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,524

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 5 years, averaging 7.9 violations per visit. That's $13,524 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

84.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

15.5% 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

$200,064

Current Penalty Amount

$121,720

Penalty Reduction

39.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$121,720

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $78,344 from the initial assessment of $200,064. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Turman Hardwood Flooring compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Turman Hardwood Flooring	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	2.6
Violations	71	8.0
Total Penalty	$121,720	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,524	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Turman Hardwood Flooring, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($121,720 here).

Rollex Corporation $121,885 IL Fred Geisel $121,946 GA Blue Bird Corporation $121,963 GA Inzi Controls Alabama, INC. $121,999 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Graphic Packaging International, INC. 9 insp. West Monroe, LA Ira Green, INC. 9 insp. Providence, RI Greater Omaha Packing CO., INC. 9 insp. Omaha, NE Cabka North America INC. 9 insp. Hazelwood, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rollex Corporation

Elk Grove Village, IL

7 inspections $121,885

Huntington Solutions LLC

Radford, VA

2 inspections $121,525

Fred Geisel

Marble Hill, GA

5 inspections $121,946

Blue Bird Corporation

Fort Valley, GA

10 inspections $121,963

Inzi Controls Alabama, INC.

Elba, AL

8 inspections $121,999

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What to do with this record

Use Turman Hardwood Flooring's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Turman Hardwood Flooring against Rollex Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Turman Hardwood Flooring also carries $0 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Turman Hardwood Flooring's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 71 violations across 9 inspections, including 60 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring have? ▼

Turman Hardwood Flooring has 71 OSHA violations on record, including 60 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $121,720.

How many OSHA inspections has Turman Hardwood Flooring had? ▼

Turman Hardwood Flooring has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-28 and the most recent on 2020-03-03. This averages 7.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Turman Hardwood Flooring? ▼

Turman Hardwood Flooring has been assessed $121,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $200,064 (a 39.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Turman Hardwood Flooring have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Turman Hardwood Flooring has 60 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Turman Hardwood Flooring, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Turman Hardwood Flooring operate in? ▼

Turman Hardwood Flooring operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Turman Hardwood Flooring 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Turman Hardwood Flooring rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Turman Hardwood Flooring ranks #1,264 (the top 1% 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 Turman Hardwood Flooring's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Turman Hardwood Flooring's total OSHA penalty of $121,720 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.7x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fred Geisel in Marble Hill, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $121,946 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.