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Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. ranks #5,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 23 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty91% serious
$49,150
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#5,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. in Charleston, TN has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $49,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. 8 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 2.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DeIorio's Foods in Utica, NY is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.9
violations per inspection
91.3%
of violations were serious
#5,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 48/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$49,150 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRITO-LAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11ICICLE SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ST. JOHNS SHIP BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53THE JAMES SKINNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51EAB FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13DE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DETROIT DIESEL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54NTN-BOWER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DUNKIRK SPECIALTY ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29OSI INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15ADVEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 39MCWILLIAMS FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24Wacker Polysilicon N…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. ranks #2,688 at $49,150 current penalty.

How Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. Compares

Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.'s 2.88 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2016-02-16

Last Inspection

2025-05-01

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,144

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.9 violations per visit. That's $6,144 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

91.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

8.7% 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

$60,150

Current Penalty Amount

$49,150

Penalty Reduction

18.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,000 from the initial assessment of $60,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $49,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,144 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC., both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($49,150 here).

Stoughton Trailers, LLC $49,136 WI David Elliot Poultry Farm, INC. $49,185 PA Ridg-U-Rak, INC. $49,193 PA Owen Industries, INC. $49,077 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Frito-Lay, INC. 8 insp. Lynchburg, VA Icicle Seafoods INC 8 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK United Pallet Services, INC 8 insp. Modesto, CA ST. Johns Ship Building, INC. 8 insp. Palatka, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Stoughton, WI
9 inspections $49,136
David Elliot Poultry Farm, INC.
Scranton, PA
2 inspections $49,185
Ridg-U-Rak, INC.
North East, PA
11 inspections $49,193
DeIorio's Foods
Utica, NY
0 inspections $0
Owen Industries, INC.
Carter Lake, IA
6 inspections $49,077

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What to do with this record

Use Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 23 violations across 8 inspections, including 21 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 Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. have? ▼
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $49,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. had? ▼
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-16 and the most recent on 2025-05-01. This averages 2.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.? ▼
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. has been assessed $49,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,150 (a 18.3% reduction).
Does Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. has 21 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 Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. operate in? ▼
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331410). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC. ranks #5,268 (the top 5% 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 Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $49,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, DeIorio's Foods in Utica, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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