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ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
$955
Back wages owed

ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC in Tuscaloosa, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 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 ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $955 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Heartland Creamery in Newark, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $952 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
$955
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $955 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($955 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0020.240.460.680.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAGRIDYNE, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26CALUMET LUBRICANTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 77GRIFFIN LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GERDAU LONG STEEL NO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20BALTIMORE AIRCOIL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROWE FINE FURNITURE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONTRACT PHARMACAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6YORK CONTAINER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SMURFIT WESTROCK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLONY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DANONE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TN TENNESSEE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HERCULES ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Y NOT FOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ALFRED NICKLES BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11LARUE MACHINE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORCOM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SIAG AERISYN LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BAUSCH ADVANCED TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ZF Chassis Systems T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC at rank #4,403 of 4,429 employers ($955 owed). ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #4,403 of 4,429 Manufacturing employers on WHD back wages ($955).

Combined federal exposure here: $0 OSHA penalties plus $955 WHD back wages (100.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC Compares

ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC's 0.33 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-08-12

Last Inspection

2020-01-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$955
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
2
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$955
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$955

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC owed $955 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 2 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Agridyne, L.L.C. 3 insp. Pekin, IL Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. 3 insp. Cotton Valley, LA Griffin Lumber Company, INC. 3 insp. Cordele, GA Gerdau Long Steel North America 3 insp. Vidor, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Virginia Transformer
Roanoke, VA
2 inspections $955
Tannerite Sports LLC
Springfield, OR
2 inspections $955
Harvey Enterprises
Pago Pago, AS
2 inspections $954
Aaron's Repair & Supply INC
Great Bend, KS
2 inspections $952
Heartland Creamery
Newark, MO
2 inspections $952

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What to do with this record

Use ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC against Virginia Transformer, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC also carries $955 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 ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC have? ▼
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC had? ▼
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-12 and the most recent on 2020-01-22. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC? ▼
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $955 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC, resulting in $955 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC operate in? ▼
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336350). 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 ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC 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 $955 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heartland Creamery in Newark, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $952 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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