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Manufacturing · Jonesborough, TN

Unaka Forest Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Unaka Forest Products, INC. ranks #34,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$10,330
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Unaka Forest Products, INC. in Jonesborough, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,330. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Unaka Forest Products, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Virginia Marble Manufacturers, INC. in Kenbridge, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,328 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#34,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Unaka Forest Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Unaka Forest Products, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,330 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Unaka Forest Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.635.152.770.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67SIMWON NA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ALLNEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WIKOFF COLOR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMRON LAKELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CURBS PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MULTISTACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BIOIBERICA NEBRASKA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QED SYSTEMS INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DPT LABORATORIES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FALLS CREEK POWDERED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38SUNBELT FABRICATORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SARTORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRI-BORO SHELVING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Unaka Forest Product…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Unaka Forest Products, INC. has 2 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.

Unaka Forest Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Unaka Forest Products, INC. ranks #15,407 at $10,330 current penalty.

How Unaka Forest Products, INC. Compares

Unaka Forest Products, INC.'s 3.50 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-04-25

Last Inspection

2019-10-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,165

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $5,165 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$11,650

Current Penalty Amount

$10,330

Penalty Reduction

11.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,320 from the initial assessment of $11,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Unaka Forest Products, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Unaka Forest Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $10,330 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,165 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Unaka Forest Products, INC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,330 here).

Oakland Pallet CO. INC. $10,330 CA Metallized Carbon Corporation $10,329 NY Virginia Marble Manufacturers, INC. $10,328 VA Hammond Lead Products $10,327 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southern Industrial Chemicals, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Simwon NA CORP. 2 insp. Kyle, TX Allnex USA, INC. 2 insp. East Saint Louis, IL Wikoff Color Corporation 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oakland Pallet CO. INC.
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $10,330
Pemco
Claremore, OK
0 inspections $0
Metallized Carbon Corporation
Ossining, NY
2 inspections $10,329
Virginia Marble Manufacturers, INC.
Kenbridge, VA
2 inspections $10,328
Hammond Lead Products
Pottstown, PA
2 inspections $10,327

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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 Unaka Forest Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Unaka Forest Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Unaka Forest Products, INC. have? ▼
Unaka Forest Products, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,330.
How many OSHA inspections has Unaka Forest Products, INC. had? ▼
Unaka Forest Products, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-04-25 and the most recent on 2019-10-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Unaka Forest Products, INC.? ▼
Unaka Forest Products, INC. has been assessed $10,330 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,650 (a 11.3% reduction).
Does Unaka Forest Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Unaka Forest Products, INC. has 6 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 Unaka Forest Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Unaka Forest Products, 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 Unaka Forest Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Unaka Forest Products, INC. ranks #34,033 (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 Unaka Forest Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Unaka Forest Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,330 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Virginia Marble Manufacturers, INC. in Kenbridge, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,328 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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