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Manufacturing · Portland, TN

Western/Scott Fetzer Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western/Scott Fetzer Company ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western/Scott Fetzer Company in Portland, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western/Scott Fetzer Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Montana Refining Company, INC. in Great Falls, MT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Western/Scott Fetzer Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western/Scott Fetzer Company runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Western/Scott Fetzer Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR FARMS NEW JER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21UGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PINNACLE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E.J. BROOKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CROWN POLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SAGER CREEK VEGETABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PRESTIGE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SANTOS BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GWS TOOL GROUP DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21L A. PILLOW & FIBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BAKING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN PLASTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOTTLING GROUP, LLC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BUDZAR INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BWAY CORPORATION DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS STEEL CONVERSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGNETICS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15QUIKRETE CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Western/Scott Fetzer…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Western/Scott Fetzer Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Western/Scott Fetzer Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western/Scott Fetzer Company ranks #28,448 at $2,500 current penalty.

How Western/Scott Fetzer Company Compares

Western/Scott Fetzer Company's 5.00 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 runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-15

Last Inspection

2017-01-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$2,500

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Western/Scott Fetzer Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western/Scott Fetzer Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $2,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western/Scott Fetzer Company, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Chris's Cookies $2,500 NJ Arete Manufacturing $2,500 UT Service Machine CO., INC $2,500 AL Tenaris Bay City, INC. $2,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC. 2 insp. Swedesboro, NJ Ugn, INC. 2 insp. Monroe, OH Pinnacle Marble & Granite, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX Hixson Lumber Company, LLC 2 insp. Rison, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Geneva Group of Companies
New Hope, MN
2 inspections $2,500
RS Automation, LLC
Albion, NY
2 inspections $2,500
Montana Refining Company, INC.
Great Falls, MT
2 inspections $2,500
Diamond Vogel North INC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $2,500
International Ordnance Tech
Jamestown, NY
2 inspections $2,500

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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 Western/Scott Fetzer Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western/Scott Fetzer Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Western/Scott Fetzer Company have? ▼
Western/Scott Fetzer Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Western/Scott Fetzer Company had? ▼
Western/Scott Fetzer Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-15 and the most recent on 2017-01-27. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western/Scott Fetzer Company? ▼
Western/Scott Fetzer Company has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Western/Scott Fetzer Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western/Scott Fetzer Company has 8 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 Western/Scott Fetzer Company operate in? ▼
Western/Scott Fetzer Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335212). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western/Scott Fetzer Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western/Scott Fetzer Company ranks #72,473 (the lower 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 Western/Scott Fetzer Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western/Scott Fetzer Company's total OSHA penalty of $2,500 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, Montana Refining Company, INC. in Great Falls, MT is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,500 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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